Description

3,5-Dimethyl-2-Ethylpyrazine is a heterocyclic aromatic compound belonging to the alkylpyrazine family, valued for its potent, nutty, and roasted aroma profile. This compound serves as a critical flavor and fragrance ingredient, providing authentic roasted notes to a wide range of consumer products. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food & beverage, and fine chemical synthesis industries for creating sophisticated sensory experiences.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key component in creating roasted, nutty, coffee, and chocolate flavor profiles for processed foods, snacks, and beverages.
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: Used as a flavor enhancer in savory applications, meat flavorings, and roasted nut flavorings.
• Aroma Chemicals: Incorporated into complex fragrance compositions for perfumes, personal care products, and air fresheners to impart warm, earthy notes.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex pharmaceutical or agrochemical compounds.
• Research & Development: Utilized in analytical chemistry as a reference standard and in sensory science for flavor studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dimethyl-2-Ethylpyrazine
CAS No.	13925-07-0
Molecular Formula	C8H12N2
Molecular Weight	136.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethyl-3,5-dimethylpyrazine; 3,5-Dimethyl-2-ethylpyrazine; 2-Ethyl-3,5-dimethyl-1,4-diazine; FEMA 3149; Pyrazine, 2-ethyl-3,5-dimethyl-; Ethyl dimethyl pyrazine; 3,5-Dimethyl-2-ethyl-1,4-diazabenzene
EINECS	237-704-6

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dimethyl-2-Ethylpyrazine is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards for flavor ingredients, including FEMA and FCC guidelines where applicable. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and quality assurance for your production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources. For long-term storage, consider using an inert atmosphere to preserve quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, 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)	0.950 - 0.970
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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