Description

2-Methyl-6-Butylpyrazine is a high-purity alkylpyrazine compound, a key flavor and fragrance ingredient prized for its unique sensory profile. It serves as a crucial building block for creating complex, roasted, nutty, and earthy notes in a variety of formulations. This product is essential for flavorists and perfumers in the food & beverage, flavor & fragrance, and cosmetic industries seeking to develop sophisticated and authentic sensory experiences.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Creation: A primary component for imparting roasted, nutty, coffee, cocoa, and earthy nuances in both food flavors and fine fragrances.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Used in the formulation of savory flavors, snack seasonings, coffee and chocolate flavorings, and meat flavor analogs.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into scented products like lotions, soaps, and candles to provide warm, natural base notes.
• Aroma Chemicals & Intermediates: Serves as a valuable intermediate for the synthesis of more complex pyrazine derivatives and specialty aroma chemicals.
• Research & Development: Utilized in analytical chemistry as a reference standard and in R&D for developing new flavor systems and functional materials.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Methyl-6-Butylpyrazine
CAS No.	32184-46-6
Molecular Formula	C9H14N2
Molecular Weight	150.22 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Butyl-2-methylpyrazine; 2-Butyl-5-methylpyrazine; 2-Methyl-6-n-butylpyrazine; Butylmethylpyrazine; Pyrazine, 2-butyl-5-methyl-; FEMA 4393; Flavis No. 15.020
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-6-Butylpyrazine is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets the high standards required for flavor and fragrance applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air and light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.490 - 1.500
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.950 - 0.970
Related Substances (GC)	Contact for details

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