Description

2-Methyl-5-[(E)-1-Propenyl]Pyrazine is a high-purity, volatile aromatic compound belonging to the alkylpyrazine class. It is valued for its potent, nutty, and roasted aroma profile, making it a critical component in creating authentic flavor and fragrance experiences. This compound is essential for flavorists and perfumers in the food & beverage, fragrance, and flavoring industries seeking to enhance or replicate complex roasted notes.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A key aroma chemical used as a building block in the creation of roasted, nutty, coffee, cocoa, and meaty flavor profiles for processed foods, snacks, and beverages.
• Perfumery: Employed as a top or middle note in fine fragrances and functional perfumes to impart warm, earthy, and gourmand olfactory characteristics.
• Food Seasonings & Savory Blends: Used in the formulation of reaction flavors, savory enhancers, and seasoning mixes for soups, sauces, and ready-to-eat meals.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable intermediate or starting material for the synthesis of more complex pyrazine derivatives and specialty aroma molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-5-[(E)-1-Propenyl]Pyrazine
CAS No.	18217-82-8
Molecular Formula	C8H10N2
Molecular Weight	134.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-5-(1-propenyl)pyrazine (E)-; (E)-2-Methyl-5-(1-propenyl)pyrazine; 5-[(1E)-1-Propen-1-yl]-2-methylpyrazine; FEMA 4516; Pyrazine, 2-methyl-5-[(1E)-1-propen-1-yl]-; 2-Methyl-5-trans-propenylpyrazine; trans-2-Methyl-5-(1-propenyl)pyrazine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-5-[(E)-1-Propenyl]Pyrazine is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity suitable for flavor and fragrance applications. We adhere to relevant industry standards, including FEMA and FCC guidelines where applicable. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical specifications 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 sealed when not in use and stored away from heat sources 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)	1.520 - 1.525
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.990 - 1.010
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.