Description

6,7-Dihydro-2,3-Dimethyl-5H-Cyclopentapyrazine is a heterocyclic organic compound belonging to the pyrazine class, valued for its unique nutty, roasted, and meaty aroma profile. This compound matters as a high-impact flavor and fragrance ingredient, essential for creating authentic savory and roasted notes in complex formulations. It is primarily needed by flavor and fragrance houses, as well as food and beverage manufacturers, for applications in savory flavorings, snack seasonings, meat analogs, and premium perfumery.

Application

• Savory Flavor Enhancement: A key component in reaction flavors, savory blends, and meat flavorings for snacks, soups, sauces, and ready-to-eat meals.
• Nut and Roasted Note Creation: Used to impart authentic roasted peanut, hazelnut, coffee, and cocoa character to confectionery, baked goods, and nut-based products.
• Fragrance Composition: Employed in fine perfumery and functional fragrances to add warm, roasted, and tobacco-like nuances to scent profiles.
• Plant-Based & Meat Analog Formulation: Critical for developing the characteristic "cooked" and "meaty" notes in vegetarian and vegan meat alternative products.
• Pet Food Palatability: Incorporated into premium pet food coatings and gravies to enhance aroma and improve acceptance.
• Beverage Flavors: Used in trace amounts to round out and add depth to malted beverages, certain spirits, and flavored coffees.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a specialized building block in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and agrochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	6,7-Dihydro-2,3-Dimethyl-5H-Cyclopentapyrazine
CAS No.	38917-63-4
Molecular Formula	C9H12N2
Molecular Weight	148.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dimethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrocyclopentapyrazine; Cyclopentapyrazine, 6,7-dihydro-2,3-dimethyl-; FEMA 4516; 2,3-Dimethyl-6,7-dihydro-5H-cyclopentapyrazine; Tetrahydro-2,3-dimethylcyclopentapyrazine; Roasted nut pyrazine; CPMP
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Quality Control

Our 6,7-Dihydro-2,3-Dimethyl-5H-Cyclopentapyrazine is produced and tested under strict quality management systems. We offer grades suitable for flavor and fragrance applications, with purity and organoleptic properties meeting industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with each batch to ensure consistency and compliance with your specifications.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to preserve organoleptic quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.520 - 1.530
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.040 - 1.060
Solubility	Miscible with alcohol and oils

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