Butanedione
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Butanedione is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) The simplest diketone CH₃-CO-CO-CH₃, used as an aroma agent; and derivative of this compound.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) The simplest diketone CH₃-CO-CO-CH₃, used as an aroma agent; and derivative of this compound.
Word Forms
- butanediones
Synonyms for butanedione
Depending on context, synonyms include diacetyl.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include butenedione, butadione, butanone, diacetyl, octanedione, acetonylacetone.
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