Description

2-Butyl Pyrazine is a high-purity alkylated pyrazine compound, a key flavor and fragrance intermediate prized for its potent nutty, roasted, and earthy organoleptic properties. Its primary value lies in its ability to impart authentic roasted notes and enhance savory flavor profiles in complex formulations. This product is essential for manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance industry, particularly those developing savory flavors, snack seasonings, coffee, cocoa, and meat analogs.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key building block for creating and enhancing savory, nutty, roasted, and meaty flavor profiles.
• Savory Flavorings: Used in the formulation of seasonings for snacks, soups, sauces, gravy, and processed meats.
• Beverage Flavors: Imparts authentic roasted notes in coffee, cocoa, and chocolate flavor systems.
• Food Product Development: Enhances the overall flavor complexity and mouthfeel in meat analogs, plant-based proteins, and ready-to-eat meals.
• Fragrance Compounds: Serves as a component in specialty fragrance compositions for its earthy and roasted nuances.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate or starting material for the synthesis of more complex pyrazine derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Butyl Pyrazine
CAS No.	29460-91-1
Molecular Formula	C8H12N2
Molecular Weight	136.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Butylpyrazine; 2-n-Butylpyrazine; Pyrazine, 2-butyl-; FEMA 3614; 2-Butyl-1,4-diazine; 2-Butylpyrazine (primary name)
EINECS	249-656-7

Quality Control

Our 2-Butyl Pyrazine is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical methods including GC, GC-MS, and NMR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific test results is provided with each shipment. Our production adheres to relevant industry standards for flavor ingredients.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.495 - 1.505
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.950 - 0.980

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