Acetoin
MESHD000093
A product of fermentation. It is a component of the butanediol cycle in microorganisms. In mammals it is oxidized to carbon dioxide.
Synonyms
- Acetylmethylcarbinol
- 3-hydroxy-2-butanone
- 3H-2B butanone
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