Description

2,6-Diethoxypyrazine is a high-purity heterocyclic compound belonging to the pyrazine family, valued for its unique aromatic and flavor-enhancing properties. This versatile chemical intermediate is essential for creating complex organoleptic profiles in advanced applications. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries for its role as a key building block in synthesis.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key aroma chemical used as a flavoring agent and fragrance ingredient, imparting nutty, roasted, and popcorn-like notes to food products, beverages, and perfumes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a crucial synthetic building block for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organic chemistry, particularly in the construction of nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Food Technology: Employed in the creation of process flavors and savory enhancers for snacks, meat analogs, and ready-to-eat meals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Diethoxypyrazine
CAS No.	33870-85-8
Molecular Formula	C8H12N2O2
Molecular Weight	168.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Diethoxy-1,4-diazine; 2,6-Diethoxy-pyrazine; Pyrazine, 2,6-diethoxy-; FEMA 4336; 1,4-Diazine, 2,6-diethoxy-; Roasty pyrazine; Nutty pyrazine
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Quality Control

Our 2,6-Diethoxypyrazine is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and HPLC analysis, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with every shipment, detailing specifications for identity, assay, and impurity profiles to meet the stringent requirements of flavor, fragrance, and pharmaceutical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index	1.480 - 1.490
Specific Gravity	1.050 - 1.090

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