Description

2,3-Dimethyl-5-Sec Butyl Pyrazine is a high-purity alkyl pyrazine compound valued for its potent and characteristic nutty, roasted aroma profile. This compound is a key building block for creating complex flavor and fragrance nuances, particularly in savory and roasted applications. It is essential for flavorists and perfumers in the food, beverage, and fragrance industries seeking to develop authentic and sophisticated sensory experiences.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A primary aroma chemical used as a key component in creating roasted, nutty, coffee, chocolate, and meaty flavor profiles for savory snacks, processed foods, and beverages.
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: Incorporated into seasoning blends, bouillons, gravy formulations, and ready-to-eat meals to enhance savory and umami characteristics.
• Perfumery & Cosmetics: Used in fine fragrances and personal care products to add warm, earthy, and roasted notes to complex scent compositions.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable intermediate or reference standard in the research and development of novel flavor and fragrance molecules.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Employed to impart and modify the characteristic roasted notes in tobacco products.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dimethyl-5-Sec Butyl Pyrazine
CAS No.	32263-00-6
Molecular Formula	C10H16N2
Molecular Weight	164.25 g/mol
Synonyms	5-sec-Butyl-2,3-dimethylpyrazine; 2,3-Dimethyl-5-(1-methylpropyl)pyrazine; 5-(1-Methylpropyl)-2,3-dimethylpyrazine; 2,3-Dimethyl-5-(sec-butyl)pyrazine; Pyrazine, 5-(1-methylpropyl)-2,3-dimethyl-; FEMA 3328; sec-Butyldimethylpyrazine
EINECS	250-974-6

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dimethyl-5-Sec Butyl Pyrazine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets stringent specifications for identity, purity, and organoleptic properties, consistent with flavor and fragrance industry requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, specific gravity, refractive index, and organoleptic assessment are available upon request.

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 quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.950 - 0.980
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.490 - 1.510
Odor	Characteristic nutty, roasted, coffee-like

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