2-acetylpyrazine, also known as Acetylpyrazine, Pyrazine methyl ketone or 1-(2-Pyrazinyl)ethanone, is white to pale yellow crystalline powder with a nutty, popcorn, bread-crust odor. It is soluble in water and stable under ordinary conditions. It is used to manufacture many polycyclic compounds and used as useful structures in pharmaceuticals and perfumes. It is a component of the folates (vitamin B compounds) and of the isoalloxazine ring nucleus of flavins. Numerous pyrazine derivatives such as pyrazine polycyclic compounds, alkyl-, alicyclic-, and alkylaryl-substituted compounds, derivatives containing oxygenated functional groups and thio-functional groups in the side-chains are used in biological, drug, flavoring and perfumery industry. 2-acetylpyrazine is used as food additive, commonly used in chocolate and baked goods.
1. Food Flavors
Snacks: It's used to create flavors reminiscent of roasted nuts, popcorn, and other savory snacks.
Baked Goods: It imparts a toasted or nutty note to baked goods such as bread, pastries, and cookies.
Coffee and Beverages: It adds depth and complexity to coffee and various beverages, enhancing their overall aroma.
Sauces and Dressings: It can contribute to the savory and umami flavors of sauces and dressings.
2. Confections
Chocolates: It's used to create chocolate flavors with nutty undertones.
Confectionery: It enhances the roasted and sweet notes in candies and other confectionery products.
3. Savory Foods
Processed Meats: It can contribute to the savory and roasted flavors in processed meat products.
Seasonings and Spices: It's used to enhance the roasted and aromatic profiles of seasoning blends.
4. Beverages
Alcoholic Drinks: It's sometimes added to alcoholic beverages like whiskey and rum to introduce complex flavors.
5. Tobacco Industry
In the tobacco industry, it's used to create flavors for tobacco products, including cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.
6. Fragrances
In the fragrance industry, it might be used to create perfumes and colognes with unique and appealing scent profiles.
7. Experimental and Novel Flavors
Food scientists and flavorists might use 2-Acetylpyrazine to experiment with new and novel flavors, pushing the boundaries of taste and aroma.
Product name |
2-Acetylpyrazine |
CAS No. |
22047-25-2 |
Molecular Formula |
C6H6N2O |
Molecular Weight |
122.13 |
Appearance |
White to light yellow crystal powder |
Odor |
Popcorn flavor, baking flavor |
Purity |
98% Min |
Density |
1.1075 g/cm3 |
Boiling Point |
307.9±27.0 ºC at 760 mmHg |
Melting Point |
75-78 ºC |
Flash Point |
84.4 ºC |
Refractive index |
1.518 |
Vapour Pressure |
0.0±0.5 mmHg at 25°C |
Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water; soluble in organic solvents |
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, ventilated place.
Package: 25kg/drum or as customer's request.
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