Description

2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-3-Methylpyrazine is a high-purity alkylated pyrazine compound valued for its potent and distinctive organoleptic properties. This specialty chemical serves as a powerful flavor and fragrance ingredient, providing roasted, nutty, and earthy notes essential for creating complex sensory profiles. It is a critical component for flavorists and perfumers in the food & beverage, fine fragrance, and functional aroma chemical industries seeking to enhance product authenticity and consumer appeal.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A key building block for creating and enhancing roasted, nutty, coffee, chocolate, and meaty flavor profiles in savory applications, snacks, and beverages.
• Perfumery: Used as a base note to impart earthy, woody, and tobacco-like nuances in fine fragrances, personal care products, and home care scents.
• Food Processing: Employed in the development of reaction flavors and process flavorings for meat analogs, sauces, and ready-to-eat meals.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile intermediate for the synthesis of more complex pyrazine derivatives with tailored sensory characteristics.
• Functional Ingredients: Potential use in applications requiring specific masking or counteracting agents for undesirable odors.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-3-Methylpyrazine
CAS No.	40790-15-6
Molecular Formula	C9H14N2
Molecular Weight	150.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-tert-Butyl-3-methylpyrazine; 3-Methyl-2-(tert-butyl)pyrazine; 2-(tert-Butyl)-3-methylpyrazine; tert-Butyl methyl pyrazine; Pyrazine, 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-3-methyl-; FEMA 3433; Flavis No. 15.014
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Quality Control

Our 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-3-Methylpyrazine is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for flavor and fragrance ingredients, including FEMA and IFRA guidelines where applicable. Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and safety parameters to guarantee consistency and reliability for your formulations.

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 highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.485 - 1.495
Specific Gravity (20°/20°C)	0.930 - 0.950

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