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Food Grade 2-Acetylpyridine (CAS 1122-62-9, FEMA 3251) for Flavors & Pharmaceutical Intermediates
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Food Grade 2-Acetylpyridine (CAS 1122-62-9, FEMA 3251) for Flavors & Pharmaceutical Intermediates

Product Code: RL6001
Aroma: Popcorn, tobacco aroma
Applicable Scope: Meat, milk, baked goods, tobacco, etc.
Suggested Dosage (PPm): 2-10
FEMA: 3251
National Standard Code: S0778
CAS Number: 1122-62 -9

Structural formula: 

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    Chemical name:2-acetylpyridine
    Synonyms:2-Acetopyridine, 2-acetyl-pyridine
    Formula:C7H7NO
    Molecular weight:121.1366
    Appearance:colorless or light yellow liquid

    The specification of 2-acetylpyridine

    Appearance

    colorless or light yellow liquid

    Conform

    Purity (≥w%)

    97

    99.82

    Aroma

    Popcorn Aroma, Tobacco Aroma

    Conform

     (25℃)

    Relative Density

    1.080-1.085

    1.0839

     (20℃)

    Refractive Index

    1.5200-1.5300

    1.5233

    The Usage of  2-acetylpyridine

    As a leading manufacturer and supplier, we provide high-purity, Food Grade 2-Acetylpyridine (CAS 1122-62-9), a versatile compound approved for food use as FEMA 3251. This key ingredient is essential for creating authentic nutty, popcorn-like flavors and serves as a critical pharmaceutical intermediate in advanced synthesis.

    This organic compound, also known by its synonyms Methyl 2-pyridyl ketone and 1-(2-Pyridinyl)ethanone, is characterized by its distinct roasted, nutty aroma with popcorn nuances. It occurs naturally in various heated foods, making it a vital tool for flavorists.

    Primary Applications & Uses

    1. Food & Flavor Industry
    In the flavor industry, our Food Grade 2-Acetylpyridine (FEMA 3251) is a powerful flavoring agent. It is primarily used to impart and enhance savory, roasted notes in a wide range of applications

    Savory Flavors: Essential for replicating or boosting the taste of roasted nuts (peanuts, hazelnuts), popcorn, crackers, and baked goods.

    Meat & Savory Products: Used in flavor systems for processed meats, savory snacks, and soups to create rich, browned, and roasted character.

    2. Pharmaceutical & Chemical Synthesis
    Beyond flavors, 2-Acetylpyridine (CAS 1122-62-9) is a valuable building block in organic synthesis, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development:

    Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Its structure serves as a precursor for the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).


    2-Acetylpyridine flavor popcornq3p

    Advantage of 2-acetylpyridine

    1.High purity 99.0%min,High content,pure aroma,best-selling domestic and foreign markets.
    2.We have ISO certificate , have Halal and kosher certificate of this product.
    3. High capacity,advanced technology,can meet customers large order demand.so, commonly have fast lead time.
    4. We can offer 10g-50g free sample for your lab test .

    The packing of  2-acetylpyridine

    1.The sample packing is 20g/30g/50g per bottle
    2.The small packing is 1kg per bottle
    3. 5kg per or 10 kg per bottle.
    4. 25 kg per plastic drum
    Packaging can also be customized according to customer needs
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    Storage conditions for 2-acetylpyridine

    Keep packing sealed, stored in a ventilated, dry, dark place in normal temperature,the temperature lower than 15℃ will be better to storage. The shelf life commonly is 18 months.
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