Description

2-Acetyl-3-Methylpyrazine is a high-impact flavor and fragrance compound known for its potent nutty, roasted, and popcorn-like aroma. This versatile pyrazine derivative is essential for creating authentic savory and roasted flavor profiles in a wide range of consumer products. It is a critical ingredient for flavorists and perfumers in the food & beverage, flavor & fragrance, and cosmetic industries seeking to enhance product authenticity and sensory appeal.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Formulation: A key building block for creating nutty, roasted, coffee, and chocolate flavor nuances in savory snacks, baked goods, and confectionery.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Used to impart authentic popcorn, peanut, and cereal notes in ready-to-eat meals, seasonings, and beverage flavor systems.
• Perfumery & Cosmetics: Employed as a fragrance ingredient to add warm, roasted, and gourmand accents in fine fragrances and personal care products.
• Synthetic Intermediates: Serves as a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of more complex aroma chemicals and pharmaceutical compounds.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Used to enhance and modify the flavor profile of tobacco products.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Acetyl-3-Methylpyrazine
CAS No.	23787-80-6
Molecular Formula	C7H8N2O
Molecular Weight	136.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Acetyl-3-methylpyrazine; 1-(3-Methylpyrazin-2-yl)ethanone; 3-Methyl-2-acetylpyrazine; Methylacetylpyrazine; Acetyl methyl pyrazine; FEMA 3964; Nutty pyrazine; Roasted pyrazine
EINECS	245-889-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Acetyl-3-Methylpyrazine is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. It meets the specifications required for flavor and fragrance applications, with quality verified by GC, HPLC, and organoleptic assessment. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and conformance is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept 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 to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.520 - 1.530
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.090 - 1.110
Odor	Characteristic nutty, roasted, popcorn-like

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