2,3‑Hexanedione (CAS 3848‑24‑6) is also called Acetylbutyryl (FEMA 2558). It is a classic alpha‑diketone food flavor ingredient. Manufacturers widely use it for dairy, butter flavor and bakery products. This yellow oily liquid carries rich creamy, buttery and mild caramel notes. It brings authentic natural milk‑fat aroma and improves flavor layers in your formulas.
2,3‑Hexanedione mimics natural fermented cream and fresh butter scent for dairy and butter flavor production. It works well in artificial butter bases, milk flavor seasonings and dairy replica goods. It adds mellow, smooth sensory effects to your finished flavors.
This ingredient holds good thermal stability for bakery use. It survives high baking temperatures. It releases warm baked‑butter aroma in cakes, cookies and pastries. It keeps steady flavor profiles in baked snacks.
We supply food‑grade 2,3‑Hexanedione with high purity and stable batch quality. Our products meet international standards. We offer samples and bulk supply. We support global flavor and food manufacturers to optimize formulas and run stable production.