Description

2-Pentanoylpyrazine is a high-purity flavor and fragrance intermediate with a distinct nutty, roasted character. This compound is valued for its potent organoleptic properties, enabling the creation of authentic savory and roasted flavor profiles in complex formulations. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance (F&F) industry, as well as food technologists developing savory snacks, meat analogs, and premium coffee or cocoa products.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Creation: A key building block for synthesizing complex savory, nutty, roasted, and meaty flavor notes in both liquid and dry applications.
• Savory Food Systems: Used to enhance and authenticate the flavor profile of processed meats, savory snacks, bouillons, soups, and gravy bases.
• Nut and Roasted Product Flavors: Essential for replicating the authentic taste of roasted peanuts, almonds, coffee, cocoa, and toasted cereals.
• Plant-Based & Alternative Protein Products: Imparts desirable roasted and meat-like characteristics to vegan and vegetarian meat analogs.
• Fine Fragrance & Cosmetic Aromas: Employed as a trace component to add unique roasted or tobacco-like nuances in premium fragrance compositions.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a specialized intermediate in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals requiring the pyrazine moiety.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Pentanoylpyrazine
CAS No.	41110-21-8
Molecular Formula	C9H12N2O
Molecular Weight	164.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Pentanoylpyrazine; Pentanoylpyrazine; 2-Valerylpyrazine; Pyrazine, 2-pentanoyl-; Valerylpyrazine; FEMA 4153; 2-Pentanoyl-1,4-diazine; 2-(1-Oxopentyl)pyrazine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Pentanoylpyrazine is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for flavor and fragrance applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee 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 acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider using an inert atmosphere to preserve optimal quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.508 - 1.512
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.050 - 1.090
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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