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Is Pentanedione vegetarian?

Pentanedione

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Pentanedione (2,3-pentanedione), related to acetylacetone-type diketones, is a synthetic organic diketone compound used as a flavoring and solvent ingredient.

Also known as Pentane-2,3-dione
INCI name Pentanedione
CAS number 123-54-6
EC number 204-634-0
CosIng ID 40579
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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