2,3-Butanediol (CED0003923)

2,3-Butanediol (C4H10O2) is a chemical compound with an average molecular weight of 90.12 g/mol. 2,3-Butanediol belongs to the alcohols and polyols, a subclass of organooxygen compounds within the organic compounds. In industrial applications, it is utilized as a fragrance, a fuel (PMC4625470), and as a nutrient and flavouring (PMC4625470). Biologically, it functions as an antioxidant (PMC9772370). The compound is found in or released from 36 recorded sources. These include household items such as coins, building and construction materials like fencing, and drinking water and water supply. It is associated with food, food processing and cookware, including food preservation, food contact materials, fermentation processes for beer, and the preparation of vinegar, wine, or sparkling wine. Additionally, it is found in household cleaning and consumer products, including bleaching agents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, cigar cigarettes, other smoking requisites, and non electric simulated smoking devices. It is also present in electrical and electronic equipment, including antennas, auxiliary devices, communication cables or conductors, cores yokes or armatures, and conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials. Recorded exposure routes for 2,3-Butanediol include oral, inhalation, and touch.