2-Acetylpyridine
CAS Number: 1122-62-9
2-Acetylpyridine (CAS 1122-62-9) is a nitrogen heterocyclic compound with a distinctive, powerful popcorn, bread, and nutty roasted aroma, naturally formed in thermally processed cereal products through Maillard reactions. It is used at trace levels in flavor formulations to impart authentic popcorn and roasted grain character to snack foods and bakery products.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| purity (%) | ≥99.0 |
| assay method | GC |
| refractive index | 1.520–1.524 |
Applications
- Popcorn and corn snack flavor in savory and snack food applications
- Bread and cereal flavor in bakery and breakfast product formulations
- Roasted grain and malt flavor in beer and beverage applications
- Savory and meat-like flavor enhancement in seasoning blends
- Tobacco product flavoring for roasted and toasted character
Key Features
- Highly potent popcorn-bread aroma active at sub-ppm concentrations
- FEMA GRAS recognized with established safety for use in food flavorings
- Versatile building block for complex roasted and savory flavor systems
- Stable in neutral to slightly acidic food matrices with good heat resistance