Description

2-Hexylpyrazine is a high-purity heterocyclic compound belonging to the alkylpyrazine class, characterized by its distinct organoleptic properties. This specialty chemical is valued for its ability to impart specific flavor and aroma notes, making it a critical component in sophisticated fragrance and flavor creation. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food ingredient, and advanced chemical synthesis sectors for its unique sensory profile and reactivity.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key building block for creating complex, roasted, nutty, or green flavor nuances in savory flavors, coffee, and chocolate flavorings.
• Food Ingredient Manufacturing: Used as a flavor enhancer and modifier in processed foods, snacks, and beverage formulations.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial intermediate in the synthesis of more complex aroma molecules for perfumery and personal care products.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying structure-activity relationships in flavor chemistry and developing novel sensory compounds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other specialty organic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hexylpyrazine
CAS No.	28217-91-6
Molecular Formula	C10H16N2
Molecular Weight	164.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexylpyrazine; 2-n-Hexylpyrazine; Pyrazine, 2-hexyl-; FEMA 3740; Flavis No. 15.024; 2-(Hex-1-yl)pyrazine; 2-(n-Hexyl)pyrazine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Hexylpyrazine is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to meet the exacting standards of the flavor and fragrance industry. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

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). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider packaging under an inert gas such as nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.485 - 1.495
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.910 - 0.930
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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