Description

2-Acetyl-3-Ethylpyrazine is a high-purity flavor and fragrance intermediate known for its potent, nutty, and roasted aroma profile. This compound is essential for creating authentic savory and roasted flavor notes in a wide range of consumer products. It is a critical ingredient for flavorists and perfumers in the food & beverage, flavor & fragrance, and cosmetic industries seeking to develop complex, high-impact sensory experiences.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Formulation: A key building block for creating roasted, nutty, popcorn-like, and meaty flavor nuances in savory applications.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Used in the production of snack foods, seasonings, processed meats, savory sauces, and roasted coffee or nut flavorings.
• Perfumery: Employed as a specialty aroma chemical to add unique roasted or earthy olfactory facets to fine fragrances and personal care products.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile intermediate for the synthesis of more complex pyrazine derivatives used in advanced flavor systems.
• Research & Development: Utilized in analytical laboratories and R&D centers as a reference standard and for developing new flavor delivery systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Acetyl-3-Ethylpyrazine
CAS No.	32974-92-8
Molecular Formula	C8H10N2O
Molecular Weight	150.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(3-Ethylpyrazin-2-yl)ethanone; 3-Ethyl-2-acetylpyrazine; 2-Acetyl-3-ethyl-1,4-diazine; FEMA 3250; Roasted pyrazine; Nutty pyrazine; Ethanone, 1-(3-ethyl-2-pyrazinyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 2-Acetyl-3-Ethylpyrazine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. It is produced in facilities that adhere to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) guidelines relevant for flavor ingredients. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical parameters, available upon request. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements of global flavor and fragrance houses.

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, ensure containers are securely sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.520 - 1.530
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.080 - 1.100
Solubility	Miscible with alcohol and most organic solvents

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