| Identification | ||
| Name | 3-Hydroxy-2-butanone | |
| Synonyms | Acetyl methyl carbinol; Acetoin | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | C4H8O2 | |
| Molecular Weight | 88.11 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 513-86-0 | |
| EINECS | 208-174-1 | |
| FEMA | 2008 | |
| Properties | ||
| Density | 1.013 | |
| Melting point | 15 ºC | |
| Boiling point | 148 ºC | |
| Refractive index | 1.4171 | |
| Flash point | 50 ºC | |
| Water solubility | SOLUBLE | |