different between butanedione vs diacetyl

butanedione

English

Etymology

butane +? dione

Noun

butanedione (plural butanediones)

  1. (organic chemistry) The simplest diketone CH3-CO-CO-CH3, used as an aroma agent; and derivative of this compound

Synonyms

  • diacetyl

See also

  • popcorn lung (a condition caused by inhaling butanedione)
  • artificial butter flavor (the flavoring derived from butanedione)

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diacetyl

English

Etymology

di- +? acetyl

Noun

diacetyl (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry, in combination) Two acetyl groups in a compound
  2. (organic chemistry) Synonym of butanedione

Derived terms

  • diacetylmorphine
  • diacetylurea

See also

(butanedione):

  • popcorn lung (a condition caused by inhaling diacetyl)
  • artificial butter flavor (the flavoring derived from diacetyl)

diacetyl From the web:

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