Description

2-Propionylpyrazine is a high-purity organic compound with the CAS number 51369-99-4, valued for its potent, nutty, and roasted aroma profile. This versatile flavor and fragrance intermediate is essential for creating authentic savory and roasted notes in complex formulations. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, food and beverage, and fine chemical synthesis industries.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key building block for creating roasted, nutty, popcorn-like, and coffee flavor nuances in savory snacks, baked goods, and beverage applications.
• Food & Beverage Enhancement: Used as a high-impact flavoring agent to impart authentic roasted and meaty characteristics to processed foods, seasonings, and reaction flavors.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable pyrazine derivative and chemical intermediate in the synthesis of more complex aroma chemicals and pharmaceutical candidates.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Employed to enhance and modify the sensory profile of tobacco products, contributing desirable roasted notes.
• Perfumery: Used in trace amounts to add unique roasted and gourmand accents to specialty fragrance compositions.
• Research & Development: A critical standard and reagent for analytical testing, sensory science, and novel flavor creation in R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Propionylpyrazine
CAS No.	51369-99-4
Molecular Formula	C7H8N2O
Molecular Weight	136.15 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Pyrazin-2-yl)propan-1-one; 2-Propanoylpyrazine; Propionylpyrazine; Pyrazin-2-yl ethyl ketone; 2-Acetylethylpyrazine; FEMA 3671; 2-Pyrazinyl Ethyl Ketone
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Quality Control

Every batch of our 2-Propionylpyrazine is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed results from GC, HPLC, and NMR testing to verify identity, purity, and conformity. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements of the flavor, fragrance, and fine chemical industries.

Storage

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

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°C)	1.110 - 1.130

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