Description

2-Ethyl-3-(1-methylpropyl)pyrazine is a specialized alkylpyrazine compound valued for its potent and complex aromatic profile. This high-purity intermediate is essential for creating sophisticated flavor and fragrance compositions, offering unique nutty, roasted, and earthy notes. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food ingredient, and fine chemical synthesis industries for premium product development.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key building block for creating authentic roasted, nutty, coffee, and chocolate flavor nuances in savory applications, snacks, and gourmet products.
• Food Ingredient Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of reaction flavors and process flavorings to enhance the depth and authenticity of meaty and roasted characters.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable intermediate for pharmaceutical research and the synthesis of more complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Aroma Chemical Production: Incorporated into high-end perfumery and functional fragrance compounds to add earthy, woody, or tobacco-like accents.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying structure-odor relationships and developing novel aroma molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethyl-3-(1-Methylpropyl)Pyrazine
CAS No.	38028-72-7
Molecular Formula	C10H16N2
Molecular Weight	164.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethyl-3-(sec-butyl)pyrazine; 2-Ethyl-3-(1-methylpropyl)pyrazine; 3-sec-Butyl-2-ethylpyrazine; FEMA 3793; Pyrazine, 2-ethyl-3-(1-methylpropyl)-; (sec-Butyl)ethylpyrazine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Ethyl-3-(1-methylpropyl)pyrazine is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards for flavor ingredients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles, is provided with each shipment to guarantee supply reliability and product integrity for your formulations.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product quality.

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 (20/20°C)	0.950 - 0.970

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