Description

Methylethylpyrazine,2-Ethyl-6(Or5)-Methylpyrazine is a high-purity alkylpyrazine compound valued for its potent, nutty, and roasted aroma profile. This specialty chemical is essential for creating authentic flavor and fragrance notes in premium consumer products. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food & beverage, and fine chemical synthesis industries for its reliable performance and quality.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Formulation: A key aroma chemical used to impart roasted, nutty, coffee, and chocolate notes in savory flavors, snack seasonings, and gourmet fragrances.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Employed as a flavor enhancer in processed foods, baked goods, confectionery, and coffee or cocoa-based beverages.
• Synthetic Intermediate: Serves as a valuable building block in the synthesis of more complex heterocyclic compounds for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Aroma Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of compounded aroma chemicals and fragrance bases for personal care and household products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methylethylpyrazine,2-Ethyl-6(Or5)-Methylpyrazine
CAS No.	33504-66-4
Molecular Formula	C7H10N2
Molecular Weight	122.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethyl-5-methylpyrazine; 2-Ethyl-6-methylpyrazine; 5-Ethyl-2-methylpyrazine; 6-Ethyl-2-methylpyrazine; Ethylmethylpyrazine; Pyrazine, ethylmethyl-; FEMA 3919; Flavis No. 15.023
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Quality Control

Our Methylethylpyrazine is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for flavor, fragrance, and synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and conformance to specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, 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 product integrity.

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)	0.980 - 1.000

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