Description

2-Methyl-3-(3-Methylbutyl)Pyrazine is a high-purity flavor and fragrance compound belonging to the alkylpyrazine family. It matters for its potent, nutty, and roasted aroma profile, which is essential for creating authentic savory and chocolate flavor nuances in a wide range of consumer products. This compound is primarily needed by flavorists and perfumers in the food & beverage, fine fragrance, and personal care industries to enhance and define product character.

Application

• Flavor Creation: A key building block for replicating roasted, nutty, and cocoa notes in chocolate, coffee, nut, and meat flavor formulations.
• Fragrance Composition: Used as a middle note to impart earthy, roasted, and green nuances in fine fragrances, personal care products, and home care items.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Enhances the savory profile of snacks, sauces, baked goods, and ready-to-eat meals.
• Seasoning Blends: Incorporated into spice mixes and savory seasoning systems for a more complex and authentic taste.
• Dairy Analogues: Used in plant-based and vegan cheese or cream products to develop desirable savory and aged flavor characteristics.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Employed to modify and enrich the aroma profile of tobacco products.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-3-(3-Methylbutyl)Pyrazine
CAS No.	32737-06-7
Molecular Formula	C10H16N2
Molecular Weight	164.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3-(3-methylbutyl)pyrazine; 3-(3-Methylbutyl)-2-methylpyrazine; 2-Methyl-3-isopentylpyrazine; FEMA 3433; Pyrazine, 2-methyl-3-(3-methylbutyl)-; Nutty pyrazine; Roasted pyrazine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-3-(3-Methylbutyl)Pyrazine is produced and tested to meet the stringent requirements of the flavor and fragrance industry. Quality is assured through rigorous in-process and final batch testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as purity (typically ≥98% by GC), odor, and appearance are available upon request for every shipment.

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

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