ODOWELL Recommends 2,3-Butanedionel for Rich Buttery Flavor Applications

2,3-Butanedione, CAS No. 431-03-8, is a well-known flavor ingredient recognized for its strong buttery aroma. Even at very low concentration, it can deliver a distinctive butter-like character, making it a highly effective material in flavor creation where richness, creaminess, and aroma impact are important.

As a flavor raw material available from both natural-origin and synthetic sources,

2,3-Butanedionel offers flexibility across different formulation and positioning needs. It is widely used in butter flavors, dairy flavors, bakery applications, confectionery, snack seasonings, and beverage systems. In many formulations,2,3-Butanedionel helps build a more realistic buttery profile while adding smoothness and sensory depth.

2,3-Butanedione is especially valued for its strong odor recognition and high impact at low dosage. For product developers working on creamy, dairy, baked, or fermentation-style profiles, it remains a classic ingredient that can reinforce flavor authenticity and improve overall aroma structure.

ODOWELL continues to focus on practical aroma ingredients for global customers, with an emphasis on stability, application value, and market relevance.

By recommending2,3-Butanedionel, ODOWELL aims to support formulators and manufacturers seeking a reliable buttery flavor ingredient for food and flavor applications.