Description

2-Secbutyl Pyrazine is a high-purity, specialized heterocyclic compound with a distinct nutty, roasted aroma profile. This compound matters for formulators seeking to create authentic, complex flavor and fragrance notes in premium consumer products. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, food and beverage, and fine chemical synthesis industries for applications requiring sophisticated organoleptic properties.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key aroma chemical used to impart roasted, nutty, and earthy notes in savory flavors, coffee, cocoa, and meat flavorings.
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: Employed as a flavor enhancer in processed snacks, seasonings, sauces, and ready-to-eat meals to create depth and authenticity.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable building block or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex aroma chemicals and pharmaceutical compounds.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Used to modify and enhance the sensory profile of tobacco products.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated into fragrances for soaps, detergents, and cosmetics where warm, roasted nuances are desired.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying flavor chemistry and developing new sensory compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Secbutyl Pyrazine
CAS No.	124070-52-6
Molecular Formula	C8H12N2
Molecular Weight	136.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(1-Methylpropyl)pyrazine; 2-sec-Butylpyrazine; Pyrazine, 2-(1-methylpropyl)-; sec-Butylpyrazine; FEMA 4301; 2-(Butan-2-yl)pyrazine; Nutty Pyrazine; Roasted Pyrazine Derivative
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Quality Control

Our 2-Secbutyl Pyrazine is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. It is manufactured to meet the stringent requirements of the flavor and fragrance industry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation to maintain optimal quality and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.495 - 1.505
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.980 - 1.000
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.