Description

2-Ethoxy-3-Ethylpyrazine is a high-purity heterocyclic compound belonging to the alkylpyrazine family. This specialty chemical is valued for its potent, nutty, and roasted aroma profile, making it a critical component in flavor and fragrance creation. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the food flavoring, beverage, and fine fragrance industries who require consistent, high-quality aroma chemicals to achieve specific sensory characteristics in their products.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A key aroma chemical used as a building block for creating roasted, nutty, coffee, and chocolate notes in both flavors and fragrances.
• Food & Beverage Flavors: Employed in the formulation of savory flavors, snack seasonings, coffee flavorings, and nut-based confectionery products.
• Fine Fragrances & Perfumery: Used to impart warm, roasted, and earthy nuances in sophisticated perfume compositions and personal care products.
• Synthetic Aroma Chemical Production: Serves as a valuable intermediate or starting material for the synthesis of more complex pyrazine derivatives.
• Research & Development: Utilized in analytical laboratories and R&D centers for sensory studies, method development, and as a reference standard.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethoxy-3-Ethylpyrazine
CAS No.	35243-43-7
Molecular Formula	C8H12N2O
Molecular Weight	152.19 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Ethyl-2-ethoxypyrazine; 2-Ethoxy-3-ethyl-1,4-diazine; 2-Ethoxy-3-ethylpyrazine; Ethyl ethoxypyrazine; FEMA 3795; Pyrazine, 2-ethoxy-3-ethyl-; Roasted pyrazine derivative
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Quality Control

Our 2-Ethoxy-3-Ethylpyrazine is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for flavor and fragrance applications. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing including GC, HPLC, and NMR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to preserve stability and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.490 - 1.500
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.010 - 1.030

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