Description

Methyl 3,5,6-Trimethylpyrazine-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity alkylated pyrazine derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate and flavor/fragrance building block. Its value lies in its ability to impart complex, nutty, roasted, and cocoa-like organoleptic notes, which are highly sought after in premium flavor formulations. This compound is essential for R&D and production chemists in the flavor & fragrance, food ingredient, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking to create sophisticated sensory profiles.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A key aroma chemical for creating and enhancing nutty, roasted coffee, cocoa, chocolate, and meaty flavor profiles in food, beverages, and savory applications.
• Food Ingredient Manufacturing: Used in the production of reaction flavors and process flavorings through Maillard reaction pathways.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block or intermediate in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other specialty chemicals due to its functionalized pyrazine core.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying structure-activity relationships in flavor chemistry and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Cosmetics and Personal Care: Incorporated into fragrances for soaps, lotions, and perfumes to add warm, earthy base notes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3,5,6-Trimethylpyrazine-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	1332730-39-8
Molecular Formula	C9H12N2O2
Molecular Weight	180.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3,5,6-trimethylpyrazine-2-carboxylate; 3,5,6-Trimethylpyrazine-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2,5,6-trimethylpyrazine-3-carboxylate (possible numbering variant); Pyrazinecarboxylic acid, 3,5,6-trimethyl-, methyl ester; FEMA 4188; Trimethylpyrazine methyl carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3,5,6-Trimethylpyrazine-2-Carboxylate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high standards required by the flavor, fragrance, and fine chemical industries. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and other critical parameters are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong alkalis and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider using an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (n20D)	Contact for details
Specific Gravity	Contact for details

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