diacetyl

Caution flavor enhancer

Butter flavoring compound. Major inhalation hazard for factory workers (bronchiolitis obliterans / 'popcorn lung'). Ingestion risk lower but debated. Being replaced by many manufacturers.

Source: OSHA; NIOSH occupational exposure limits; FDA GRAS for food use

Also Known As

["2 3-butanedione"]

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