Description

2,5-Dimethoxypyrazine is a heterocyclic aromatic compound belonging to the pyrazine family, characterized by its two methoxy substituents. This compound is a versatile and potent flavor and fragrance ingredient, prized for its nutty, roasted, and earthy organoleptic properties. It is an essential building block for flavorists and perfumers, serving key roles in the creation of complex savory, coffee, and chocolate flavor profiles for the food, beverage, and fragrance industries.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A key aroma chemical used to impart or enhance nutty, roasted, coffee-like, and cocoa notes in food, beverage, and savory applications.
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: Used in the formulation of processed foods, snacks, confectionery, dairy products, and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages to create authentic roasted flavors.
• Perfumery & Cosmetics: Employed as a fragrance ingredient to add earthy, woody, and roasted nuances to fine fragrances, personal care, and home care products.
• Synthetic Intermediate: Serves as a valuable precursor or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex pharmaceutical compounds and agrochemicals.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D settings for studying flavor chemistry, sensory science, and organic synthesis pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dimethoxypyrazine
CAS No.	117856-61-8
Molecular Formula	C6H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	140.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dimethoxypyrazine; Pyrazine, 2,5-dimethoxy-; 2,5-Dimethoxy-1,4-diazine; FEMA 4106; 1,4-Dimethoxypyrazine; 2,5-DMP; Roasted pyrazine; Nutty pyrazine
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Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dimethoxypyrazine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity, consistent organoleptic quality, and compliance with relevant industry standards such as FEMA and FCC. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and safety specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and 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 flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.505 - 1.515
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.120 - 1.140
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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