Description

2,6-Dimethylpyrazine is a high-purity heterocyclic compound and a key flavor and fragrance intermediate. Its distinct nutty, roasted aroma profile makes it a valuable building block for creating complex flavor systems. This product is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food ingredient, and pharmaceutical intermediate sectors seeking consistent quality and reliable supply.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A primary component for imparting roasted, nutty, coffee, and chocolate notes in savory flavors, snack seasonings, and beverage formulations.
• Food Ingredient Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of reaction flavors (e.g., meat flavors) and as a key aroma chemical in processed foods.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a versatile building block in the synthesis of more complex heterocyclic active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as a precursor in the development of certain pesticides and herbicides.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D for chemical synthesis and as a standard in analytical chemistry.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Applied to enhance and modify the flavor profile of tobacco products.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dimethylpyrazine
CAS No.	108-50-9
Molecular Formula	C6H8N2
Molecular Weight	108.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dimethyl-1,4-diazine; 2,6-Dimethylpyrazine; 2,6-DMP; Pyrazine, 2,6-dimethyl-; 2,6-Lutidazine; FEMA 3273; NSC 9372
EINECS	203-589-7

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dimethylpyrazine is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for flavor, fragrance, and synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.498 - 1.502
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.980 - 1.000
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.