Description

2-Ethyl-3,5-Dimethylpyrazine is a heterocyclic organic compound belonging to the alkylpyrazine family, valued for its potent, nutty, and roasted aroma profile. This high-impact flavor and fragrance ingredient is essential for creating authentic savory, roasted, and cocoa-like notes in complex formulations. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food & beverage, and fine chemical synthesis industries.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key component in creating and enhancing savory, roasted, nutty, and chocolate flavor profiles for snacks, sauces, coffee, and meat analogs.
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: Used as a flavoring agent in processed foods, baked goods, confectionery, and savory products to impart authentic roasted notes.
• Aroma Chemicals: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of more complex aroma molecules and fragrance compounds for perfumery.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized as a precursor or intermediate in the synthesis of certain pharmaceutical compounds and active ingredients.
• Research & Development: Employed in analytical chemistry as a reference standard and in R&D for studying flavor chemistry and sensory science.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethyl-3,5-Dimethylpyrazine
CAS No.	27043-05-6
Molecular Formula	C8H12N2
Molecular Weight	136.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethyl-3,5-dimethylpyrazine; 3,5-Dimethyl-2-ethylpyrazine; FEMA 3149; Pyrazine, 2-ethyl-3,5-dimethyl-; Ethyldimethylpyrazine; Nutty pyrazine; Roasted pyrazine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Ethyl-3,5-Dimethylpyrazine is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, including FEMA and FCC guidelines for food-grade materials where applicable. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical parameters, available upon request to guarantee traceability and consistency for your formulations.

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 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.498 - 1.502
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.970 - 0.980

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