2,4,6-Heptanetrione

2,4,6-Heptanetrione is the organic compound with the formula OC(CH2C(O)CH3)2.

It is a white or colorless solid.

The molecule, which exists mainly in the enol form, undergoes condensation with 1,2-diketones.

[1] The compound contributes to the flavor of strawberries.

[2] It forms a variety of metal complexes.