Diacetyl

At a glance

A distinctly buttery, popcorn-like compound used in very small amounts to add a rich, creamy buttery facet to gourmand compositions and flavor work, very potent even in trace amounts.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Diketone
CAS number
431-03-8
Profile
sweet, creamy, buttery
IFRA status
Not restricted
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01