Description

2-Methyl-3-(Methylsulfinyl)Pyrazine, 97% is a high-purity, sulfur-containing heterocyclic compound characterized by a pyrazine core with methyl and methylsulfinyl substituents. This compound is a valuable flavor and fragrance intermediate, prized for its ability to impart roasted, nutty, and savory notes. It is essential for R&D and production in the flavor & fragrance, food ingredient, and specialty chemical synthesis industries seeking to create or enhance complex aroma profiles.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A key building block for creating and modulating savory, roasted, nutty, and meaty flavor profiles in processed foods, snacks, and savory applications.
• Food Ingredient Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of reaction flavors and process flavorings to develop authentic cooked or roasted characteristics.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile intermediate for the production of more complex sulfur-containing aroma compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Potential use in the research and development of novel pharmaceutical agents due to its unique heterocyclic structure.
• Agrochemical Research: Investigated as a precursor or active moiety in the development of new crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a ligand or building block in advanced organic synthesis and catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-3-(Methylsulfinyl)Pyrazine, 97%
CAS No.	1185292-70-9
Molecular Formula	C6H8N2OS
Molecular Weight	156.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Methylsulfinyl)-2-methylpyrazine; 2-Methyl-3-methylsulfinylpyrazine; Pyrazine, 2-methyl-3-(methylsulfinyl)-; Methyl 2-methylpyrazin-3-yl sulfoxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-3-(Methylsulfinyl)Pyrazine, 97% is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and GC analysis, to ensure it meets the declared 97% minimum purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your quality standards.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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