Description

3-Ethyl-2,5-Dimethylpyrazine is a high-purity heterocyclic compound belonging to the alkylpyrazine class, valued for its potent, nutty, and roasted aroma profile. This compound is essential for creating authentic savory and roasted flavor nuances in complex flavor formulations. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance (F&F) industry, as well as by food technologists developing premium savory products, snacks, and processed meats.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key aroma chemical used as a building block in creating savory, roasted, nutty, and meaty flavor profiles for snacks, seasonings, and processed foods.
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: Used to enhance and authenticate the flavor of products like potato chips, roasted nuts, coffee, cocoa, and grilled meats.
• Savoury Ingredient Production: Incorporated into reaction flavors, yeast extracts, and savory enhancers to develop depth and complexity.
• Perfumery: Employed in trace amounts to add unique roasted or earthy olfactory notes to certain fragrance compositions.
• Research & Development: Serves as a reference standard and a synthetic intermediate in organic synthesis and analytical chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Ethyl-2,5-Dimethylpyrazine
CAS No.	13360-65-1
Molecular Formula	C8H12N2
Molecular Weight	136.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dimethyl-3-ethylpyrazine; 3-Ethyl-2,5-dimethyl-1,4-diazine; 3-Ethyl-2,5-dimethylpyrazine; FEMA 3150; Pyrazine, 3-ethyl-2,5-dimethyl-; 2,5-Dimethyl-3-ethylpyrazine; 3-Ethyl-2,5-dimethylpyrazine (natural)
EINECS	236-420-9

Quality Control

Our 3-Ethyl-2,5-Dimethylpyrazine is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to meet exacting specifications for identity, purity, and organoleptic properties, ensuring consistency for flavor applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and safety data is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.498 - 1.502
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.970 - 0.980
Solubility	Miscible with alcohol and most organic solvents

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