diacetyl

American  

[dahy-uh-seet-l, -set-l, dahy-as-i-tl] / ˌdaɪ əˈsit l, -ˈsɛt l, daɪˈæs ɪ tl /

noun

Chemistry.

1. biacetyl.

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Etymology

Origin of diacetyl

First recorded in 1870–75; di- ¹ + acetyl

Example Sentences

Diacetyl is widely used in food and beverage flavorings.

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While diacetyl is found in beer, wine, Greek yogurt, and many ripening fruits, it is considered unsafe to inhale at high concentrations.

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"Our initial discovery was made using diacetyl, as a proof of concept, and this compound may not be the perfect candidate for therapy," Ray said.

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Ray's team found that diacetyl can act as an inhibitor of histone deacetylase, or HDAC, enzymes and discovered several related volatiles with similar potential.

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In the fruit fly, Ray's team found exposure to diacetyl volatiles substantially slowed degeneration of photoreceptor cells linked to Huntington's disease.

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