Acetylpyrazine (CAS 22047-25-2) is a high-potency Food Grade aroma chemical in the pyrazine class, a light yellow to yellow-brownish powder of 99% purity that imparts nutty and roasted notes to bakery, snack and beverage flavor systems. It is a 99% pure crystalline solid or liquid depending on temperature.
This Flavoring Agent is renowned for its low odor threshold, providing intense sensory impact at very low concentrations. It mimics the aroma of popcorn, roasted nuts, and baked bread effectively.
It is highly stable under standard food processing conditions, including baking and extrusion. As a Specialty Flavor, it is essential for developing complex savory and sweet flavor systems.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C6H6N2O |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 122.12 g/mol |
| Appearance | LIGHT YELLOW TO YELLOW-BROWNISH POWDER |
| Form | Solid |
| Color | White to Off-White |
| Odor | popcorn-like odor |
| Melting point | 76-78 °C |
| Boiling point | 79-80 °C |
| Density | 1.1075 |
| Flash point | 78-79°C/8mm |
| GHS signal word | Warning · Irritant / harmful |
| HS code | 29339900 |
| Grades available | Food Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Acetylpyrazine
Applications
- Bakery Products: Used to enhance the "freshly baked" crust aroma in breads, biscuits, and crackers.
- Snack Foods: Key ingredient in the flavoring of roasted nuts, popcorn, and corn-based snack seasonings.
- Beverages: Incorporated into coffee and cocoa-based drinks to add depth and toasted notes to the profile.
Safety & Risks
Classified as Non-Hazardous at usage levels. In concentrated form, Skin Irritant. Wear Safety Goggles and Gloves when handling pure material.
Packaging
1 kg Aluminum Tins, 5 kg or 25 kg Plastic Drums.