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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

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:28:24.502Z