Description

2-Methoxy-6-Methylpyrazine is a high-purity aromatic compound valued for its potent, nutty, and roasted flavor profile. This versatile ingredient is essential for creating authentic savory and cocoa-like notes in a wide range of flavor formulations. It is a critical component for flavor and fragrance houses, as well as food and beverage manufacturers seeking to enhance product authenticity and consumer appeal.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key building block for creating and enhancing nutty, roasted, coffee, cocoa, and savory flavor profiles in food, beverages, and savory applications.
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: Used in the production of snacks, baked goods, chocolate confections, coffee flavorings, and meat analogs to impart authentic roasted notes.
• Seasoning & Savory Blends: Incorporated into reaction flavors, seasoning mixes, and bouillon cubes to develop complex, meaty, and roasted characters.
• Fine Fragrance & Personal Care: Employed as a specialty ingredient in perfumery to add unique roasted or earthy olfactory nuances to fragrance compositions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate or building block in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Formulations: Utilized in the synthesis of certain specialty agrochemicals and pheromones.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxy-6-Methylpyrazine
CAS No.	2882-21-5
Molecular Formula	C6H8N2O
Molecular Weight	124.14 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methyl-2-methoxypyrazine; 2-Methoxy-6-methyl-1,4-diazine; Methoxy Methyl Pyrazine; Roasted Pyrazine; FEMA 3233; Flavis No. 15.023
EINECS	220-746-6

Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxy-6-Methylpyrazine is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and HPLC analysis, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for flavor and fragrance applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and conformance to specification are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.495 - 1.505
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.050 - 1.090
Solubility	Miscible with alcohol and oils

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