Popcorn Pyrazine
Price range: £6.99 through £89.99
Odour description (decreasing): Popcorn, Cinema, Nutty, Crisps, Bread, Crust, Chocolate, Hazelnut, Coffee
Popcorn Pyrazine
Popcorn pyrazine, specifically 2-acetylpyrazine, is an aromatic compound responsible for the distinctive warm, nutty, and buttery scent of freshly popped popcorn.
It is part of the pyrazine family, a group of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds known for their roasted, nutty, and sometimes earthy aromas.
It is extremely powerful. We love it for how it makes your surroundings smell like you have just been transported to a cosy cinema.
Key Characteristics of Popcorn Pyrazine (2-Acetylpyrazine)
- Aroma: Nutty, roasted, buttery, popcorn-like
- Occurrence: Found naturally in popcorn, roasted coffee, cocoa, baked goods, and grilled meats
- Uses: Commonly used in food flavorings and fragrance formulations to enhance roasted or nutty notes
How It Forms in Popcorn
When popcorn kernels are heated, the Maillard reaction occurs between amino acids and reducing sugars, leading to the production of various flavor compounds, including 2-acetylpyrazine. This reaction is also responsible for the golden-brown color and rich aroma of cooked foods.
Other Sources & Applications
- Food Industry: Added to snacks, cereals, and bakery products to enhance flavour
- Fragrances: Used in perfumes and scented candles for warm, comforting notes
- Coffee & Chocolate: Contributes to the deep, roasted flavours in these products
Product specification.
CAS No: 22047-25-2
Odour description (decreasing): Popcorn, Cinema, Nutty, Crisps, Bread, Crust, Chocolate, Hazelnut, Coffee
Odour Strength: Very High
Usage: Effective from the smallest traces
Substantivity: 400 hour(s) at 10%
Solvent: DPG to give a 0.1% solution of Popcorn Pyrazine
Synonyms: 2-Acetylpyrazine; Acetyl Pyrazine; 1-Pyrazinylethanone
Chemical Formula: C6H6N2O
IFRA:
Signal word: Warning
Hazard statements:
- H315 Causes skin irritation.
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statements:
- P261 Avoid breathing dust.
- P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
- P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
- P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
- P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
- P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
| Volume | 10ml, 30g, 100g, 250g, 500g, 1kg |
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1 review for Popcorn Pyrazine
Professional Use Only: For perfumery use. Do not apply directly to skin. Not for ingestion. Store Upright. Keep away from children.
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Ellie Hodgson-Scribbins (verified owner) –
Love this SO much. I’m surprised buttery isn’t listed, it gives a lovely toasted buttery nuance that gives nutty notes some real character as well as elevating lactonics. Was scared about the potency but it’s perfect!