Question- Occupational exposure to the chemical flavoring compound diacetyl has been associated with severe respiratory impairment and obliterative bronchiolitis. Which other chemical, similar to diacetyl, has shown similar effects of animal models?
Answer- The chemical 2,3 pentanedione is chemically similar to diacetyl and has had similar effects in animal models. (https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/flavorings/; accessed February 2018)
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