Studies of Heated Milk. II. Acetol and Related Compounds

It has been reported previously that the heating of skim milk evidences the formation of carbonyl compounds, and further, that these compounds can be removed from the milk for further study by such procedures as steam distillation or ether extraction Since these compounds are heat generated in the milk, and, as such, represent end products of the chemical changes taking place, it was considered expedient to accomplish their identification insofar as possible.