CAS22047-25-2
FormulaC6H6N2O
Synonymmethyl pyrazinyl ketone, popcorn pyrazine, pyrazin-1-yl ethan-1-one, 1-pyrazin-2-ylethanone, 2-acetyl-1,4-diazine, acetylpyrazine, pyrazin-1-ylethan-1-one, Ethanone, 1-(2-pyrazinyl)-, Pyrazinylethan-1-one
Density1.100-1.115 (20 c)
Shelf Life24 month(s) or longer if stored properly
OdorMusty, roasted, corn chip, popcorn, nutty and potato-like
Appearancewhite to pale yellow crystalline powder
Assay99.00 to 100.00 %
Flash Point> 212.00 °F. TCC
Storagestore in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light
Boiling Point188.00 to 190.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
logP (o/w)0.20
Odor Typepopcorn
Melting Point75.00 to 79.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure0.188000 mm/Hg @ 25.00 °C
TasteRoasted, nutty, bready and yeasty, with popcorn and corn chip nuances
Refractive Index1.530-1.540
Molecular weight122.13
Colorcolorless to pale yellow crystal or liquid
Solubilityacids, alcohol, ether, water 230 c