Description

2-Methyl-5-sec-Butylpyrazine is a high-purity alkylpyrazine compound, a key flavor and fragrance ingredient prized for its potent, nutty, and roasted aroma profile. Its primary value lies in its ability to impart authentic roasted, earthy, and cocoa-like notes to complex flavor formulations. This makes it an essential component for flavorists and perfumers in the food & beverage, flavor & fragrance (F&F), and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking to create sophisticated and natural-tasting profiles.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A key building block for creating and enhancing nutty, roasted, coffee, cocoa, and meaty flavor profiles in savory applications, snacks, and beverages.
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: Used in the formulation of processed foods, seasonings, bouillons, roasted nut flavors, and chocolate or coffee flavor systems.
• Perfumery: Employed as a fragrance ingredient to add earthy, green, and roasted nuances to fine fragrances and personal care products.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable intermediate or starting material in the synthesis of more complex aroma chemicals and pharmaceutical compounds.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying pyrazine chemistry and developing new flavoring substances.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-5-sec-Butylpyrazine
CAS No.	29461-07-2
Molecular Formula	C9H14N2
Molecular Weight	150.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-5-(1-methylpropyl)pyrazine; 5-sec-Butyl-2-methylpyrazine; FEMA 4393; Pyrazine, 2-methyl-5-(1-methylpropyl)-; (1-Methylpropyl)-2-methylpyrazine; Nutty pyrazine; Roasted pyrazine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-5-sec-Butylpyrazine is produced and tested to meet the stringent requirements of the flavor and fragrance industry. We adhere to a robust quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency, high purity, and organoleptic quality. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific tests are provided with every shipment. Our production can align with relevant industry standards, including FEMA and FCC guidelines for flavoring substances.

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 securely sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.490 - 1.500
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.950 - 0.970
Odor	Characteristic nutty, roasted

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