Flavacol

• CAT Number: I027527
• CAS Number: 495-98-7
• Molecular Formula: C12H20N2O
• Molecular Weight: 208.305
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: 3,6-Diisobutylpyrazinol; NSC 127442; NSC127442; NSC-127442; Flavacol
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Appearance: Solid powder
• Storage: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
• IUPAC Name: 3,6-diisobutylpyrazin-2(1H)-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H20N2O/c1-8(2)5-10-7-13-11(6-9(3)4)12(15)14-10/h7-9H,5-6H2,1-4H3,(H,14,15)
• InChIKey: UYYRKEKHAYEACU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C1C(CC(C)C)=NC=C(CC(C)C)N1

Flavacol(CAT: I027527) is a food-grade additive used primarily in the popcorn industry to enhance the flavor and appearance of popcorn. It is a yellowish powder composed of various ingredients, including salt, artificial butter flavor, and yellow food coloring. Flavacol is typically sprinkled onto freshly popped popcorn to provide a distinctive buttery taste and a bright, yellow color.

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