Description

2-Ethyl-3-(2-Methylpropyl)Pyrazine is a high-purity alkylpyrazine compound, a key flavor and fragrance ingredient prized for its potent, nutty, and roasted aroma profile. This compound matters for its ability to impart authentic, savory notes essential for creating complex flavor systems and sophisticated fragrance accords. It is primarily needed by flavor and fragrance houses, as well as food and beverage manufacturers, seeking to enhance product authenticity and consumer appeal.

Application

• Flavor Industry: A key component in creating savory, roasted, nutty, and chocolate flavor profiles for snacks, baked goods, coffee, and meat analogs.
• Fragrance Industry: Used as a building block in fine perfumery and functional perfumes to add earthy, nutty, and roasted nuances to fragrance compositions.
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: Enhances the depth and authenticity of flavors in processed foods, seasonings, sauces, and ready-to-drink beverages.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable intermediate or reference standard in the research and development of new aroma-active molecules.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Employed to modify and improve the sensory characteristics of tobacco products.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethyl-3-(2-Methylpropyl)Pyrazine
CAS No.	38028-70-5
Molecular Formula	C10H16N2
Molecular Weight	164.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethyl-3-isobutylpyrazine; 3-Isobutyl-2-ethylpyrazine; 2-Ethyl-3-(2-methylpropyl)-1,4-diazine; Pyrazine, 2-ethyl-3-(2-methylpropyl)-; FEMA 3133; Nutty pyrazine; Roasted pyrazine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Ethyl-3-(2-Methylpropyl)Pyrazine is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity suitable for flavor and fragrance applications. We adhere to relevant industry standards, including FEMA and FCC guidelines where applicable. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and safety parameters is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to preserve quality and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.490 - 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.