2-Acetyl pyrrole

2-Acetyl pyrrole is a high-purity essences-and-fragrances supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.

1. Flavor and Fragrance Industry

Primary Use: Natural and synthetic flavoring agent

Adds nutty, popcorn, roasted, and cocoa-like notes to:

Baked goods (e.g., bread crust aroma)

Chocolate and coffee flavors

Seasonings and savory formulations

Approved for use in trace amounts in food flavor formulations.

2. Perfume and Aroma Chemicals

Used as a fragrance intermediate in perfumes, air fresheners, and scented products.

Provides warm and gourmand nuances, often used in oriental and amber-type fragrances.

3. Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemical Intermediate

Serves as a building block in the synthesis of:

Heterocyclic pharmaceuticals

API precursors and bioactive compounds

Used in research and drug discovery for synthesizing pyrrole-based ligands and bioactive molecules.

4. Maillard Reaction Model Compound

Frequently used in academic research to study the Maillard reaction and aroma development in cooked foods.

5. Agrochemical Industry

A potential intermediate for the synthesis of fungicides, herbicides, or plant growth regulators involving nitrogen-containing heterocycles.

✅ Powerful Aroma Contributor

Extremely potent aroma chemical; small quantities impart strong roasted or nutty notes.

✅ Versatile Intermediate

Highly reactive at the ketone and pyrrole nitrogen, making it suitable for a wide range of organic transformations.

✅ Food-Safe in Trace Use

Listed in flavor ingredient compendiums and generally recognized as safe (GRAS) in tiny amounts under flavor guidelines.

✅ Used in Natural Aroma Creation

Often found among natural aroma volatiles in roasted or cooked food systems, providing authenticity to flavor profiles.

✅ High Purity Grades Available

Commercially available in high-purity forms for both food and pharmaceutical uses.

2-Acetylpyrrole (CAS 1072-83-9) is a valuable compound known primarily for its roasted, nutty aroma and as a versatile synthetic intermediate. Its unique flavor characteristics make it popular in food flavoring and fragrance formulation, while its chemical reactivity ensures its utility in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and academic research. Its combination of sensory and synthetic value makes it a multifunctional compound across several industries.

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