Description

2-Methyl-5-Vinylpyrazine, 99% is a high-purity, volatile heterocyclic compound characterized by its vinyl-substituted pyrazine structure. This compound is a valuable flavor and fragrance intermediate, prized for its ability to impart nutty, roasted, and cocoa-like notes. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the food flavoring, fragrance, and pharmaceutical synthesis industries seeking to create complex organoleptic profiles or specific chemical building blocks.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A key intermediate for synthesizing complex aroma chemicals, imparting essential roasted, nutty, and cocoa nuances to food flavors, beverages, and perfumery compounds.
• Food Additive Manufacturing: Used in the production of savory flavorings, meat flavor enhancers, and reaction flavors for processed foods and snacks.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a specialized building block in the synthesis of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals due to its reactive vinyl group.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying heterocyclic chemistry, polymerization reactions, and developing new functional materials.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Utilized in organic synthesis to introduce the 2-methyl-5-vinylpyrazine moiety into more complex molecules for various applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-5-Vinylpyrazine, 99%
CAS No.	13925-08-1
Molecular Formula	C7H8N2
Molecular Weight	120.15 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Ethenyl-2-methylpyrazine; 2-Methyl-5-ethenylpyrazine; 2-Methyl-5-vinylpyrazine; 5-Vinyl-2-methylpyrazine; Methylvinylpyrazine; Pyrazine, 2-methyl-5-vinyl-; FEMA 3211; Flavis No. 15.024
EINECS	237-700-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-5-Vinylpyrazine, 99% is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and HPLC analysis, to ensure it meets the declared purity and specification. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile and light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept tightly sealed when not in use and away from heat and ignition sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	Contact for details
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	Contact for details

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