Description

2-Ethyl-6-Propylpyrazine is a high-purity, highly volatile flavor and fragrance compound characterized by its distinct nutty, roasted, and earthy aroma profile. This compound matters for its powerful organoleptic properties, enabling the creation of authentic savory and roasted flavor notes in complex formulations. It is primarily needed by flavor and fragrance houses, food and beverage manufacturers, and research institutions focused on sensory science and product development.

Application

• Flavor Creation: A key building block for savory, roasted, nutty, and meaty flavor profiles in snacks, seasonings, processed meats, and savory sauces.
• Fragrance Formulation: Used as a modifier in fine fragrances and functional perfumery to impart earthy, woody, or tobacco-like nuances.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Enhances the sensory appeal of roasted coffee, cocoa, nuts, and cereal-based products.
• Seasoning Blends: Integral to the development of complex, all-natural tasting seasoning mixes and bouillons.
• Research & Development: Serves as a reference standard and a synthetic intermediate in organic synthesis and flavor chemistry research.
• Aroma Chemicals: A high-value aroma chemical for the production of specialty fragrance ingredients.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethyl-6-Propylpyrazine
CAS No.	32736-92-8
Molecular Formula	C9H14N2
Molecular Weight	150.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethyl-6-propylpyrazine; 6-Ethyl-2-propylpyrazine; 2-Propyl-6-ethylpyrazine; FEMA 3801; Pyrazine, 2-ethyl-6-propyl-; Nutty pyrazine; Roasted pyrazine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Ethyl-6-Propylpyrazine is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for flavor and fragrance applications. We adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and can provide material compliant with FEMA GRAS and FDA regulations for food use. Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and organoleptic properties, available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain purity.

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
Odor	Characteristic nutty, roasted, earthy

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