Description

2-Methylpyrazine is a high-purity heterocyclic compound valued for its potent, nutty, and roasted aroma profile. This versatile chemical intermediate is essential for creating complex flavor and fragrance formulations that require authentic roasted notes. It is a critical raw material for flavor and fragrance houses, as well as manufacturers in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors seeking specific pyrazine-based structures.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key aroma chemical used as a building block in the synthesis of savory, roasted, nutty, and chocolate flavor compounds for food, beverages, and savory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable intermediate in the production of certain pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the reactivity of the pyrazine ring.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents that incorporate alkylpyrazine motifs.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a standard reagent and starting material in organic synthesis for developing new compounds in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methylpyrazine
CAS No.	109-08-0
Molecular Formula	C5H6N2
Molecular Weight	94.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methylpyrazine; Methylpyrazine; 2-Methyl-1,4-diazine; 2-Methyl-1,4-diazabenzene; Pyrazine, methyl-; FEMA 3309; NSC 9376; 2-Methylpyrazine (FCC)
EINECS	203-645-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Methylpyrazine is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We offer grades suitable for flavor/fragrance (FCC) and industrial synthesis, with specifications ensuring high chemical purity and consistent organoleptic properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.504 - 1.508
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.010 - 1.030
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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