Description

2-Butyl-5,6-Dihydro-3-Methylpyrazine is a heterocyclic organic compound belonging to the alkylated dihydropyrazine class, valued for its potent and characteristic nutty, roasted aroma profile. This compound is a key flavor and fragrance intermediate, essential for creating authentic savory and roasted notes in complex formulations. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance and food ingredient industries for premium applications.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A critical building block for creating and enhancing savory, roasted, nutty, and meaty flavor profiles in processed foods, snacks, and savory concentrates.
• Food Ingredient Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of reaction flavors and process flavorings to replicate the taste of cooked meats, coffee, cocoa, and roasted nuts.
• Perfumery: Employed as a specialty aroma chemical to add warm, earthy, and roasted nuances to fine fragrances and personal care products.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a potential synthetic precursor or building block in the research and development of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis for the preparation of more complex heterocyclic compounds used in agrochemicals and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Butyl-5,6-Dihydro-3-Methylpyrazine
CAS No.	15986-96-6
Molecular Formula	C9H16N2
Molecular Weight	152.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Butyl-3-methyl-5,6-dihydropyrazine; 3-Methyl-2-butyl-5,6-dihydropyrazine; 5,6-Dihydro-2-butyl-3-methylpyrazine; 2-Butyl-3-methyl-1,4-diazacyclohexa-1,3-diene; FEMA 4513; Pyrazine, 2-butyl-5,6-dihydro-3-methyl-; Butylmethyl dihydropyrazine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Butyl-5,6-Dihydro-3-Methylpyrazine is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets stringent purity and identity specifications, suitable for flavor, fragrance, and intermediate applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

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: 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.470 - 1.480
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.920 - 0.940

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