Application
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2,3-Butanedione may be used as an analytical standard for the determination of the analyte in milk and human breath samples by solid-phase microextraction and gas chromatography.
General description
2,3-Butanedione, a volatile compound, is a product of citrate metabolism that is generally produced by certain bacteria including Lactococcus lactis ssp. diacetylactis and Leuconostoc citrovorum. It has a typical buttery flavor and is commonly found in fermented dairy products, such as sour cream, yogurt and cottage cheese.
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