Description

2-Isopropyl-3-Methoxypyrazine is a high-purity alkyl methoxypyrazine compound, a key flavor and fragrance ingredient prized for its potent, characteristic aroma. Its primary value lies in its ability to impart intense green, bell pepper, and earthy notes at very low concentrations, making it a powerful tool for flavorists and perfumers. This product is essential for manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, food and beverage, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking to create or enhance specific sensory profiles.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Formulation: A key aroma chemical used to create or enhance green, vegetal, bell pepper, and earthy notes in perfumes, colognes, and cosmetic products.
• Food & Beverage Flavors: Used in the creation of savory flavors, snack seasonings, and vegetable flavor systems for processed foods and beverages.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable intermediate or reference standard in the synthesis of more complex pyrazine derivatives for research and commercial applications.
• Natural Product Recreation: Employed in the accurate reconstruction of natural aromas for consumer products and sensory analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Isopropyl-3-Methoxypyrazine
CAS No.	25773-40-4
Molecular Formula	C8H12N2O
Molecular Weight	152.19 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methoxy-2-(1-methylethyl)pyrazine; 2-Isopropyl-3-methoxypyrazine; IPMP; 2-(Propan-2-yl)-3-methoxypyrazine; 3-Methoxy-2-isopropylpyrazine; Green Bell Pepper Pyrazine; 2-Isopropoxy-3-methoxypyrazine (common misnomer)
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Quality Control

Our 2-Isopropyl-3-Methoxypyrazine is produced and tested to meet the stringent requirements of flavor and fragrance applications. We ensure high purity and consistent organoleptic quality through rigorous in-process and final batch testing. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific olfactory profile are available upon request for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C (36-46°F) for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.490 - 1.500
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.990 - 1.010
Odor	Characteristic intense green, bell pepper

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