Description

2-Ethoxy-6-Methylpyrazine CAS NO 53163-97-6 is a high-purity pyrazine derivative valued for its potent and distinctive organoleptic properties. This compound is a key flavor and fragrance ingredient, prized for its ability to impart nutty, roasted, and earthy notes at low concentrations. It is essential for flavorists and perfumers in the food & beverage, flavor & fragrance, and cosmetic industries seeking to create authentic and complex sensory profiles.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Formulation: A primary building block for creating and enhancing nutty, roasted coffee, cocoa, and peanut butter flavor profiles in food products and savory applications.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Used in the production of snacks, baked goods, confectionery, dairy products, and meat analogs to impart authentic roasted and earthy notes.
• Perfumery & Cosmetics: Employed as a fragrance ingredient to add unique, naturalistic earthy and green nuances to fine fragrances, personal care, and home care products.
• Synthetic Intermediates: Serves as a versatile chemical intermediate in the synthesis of more complex aroma chemicals and pharmaceutical compounds.
• Research & Development: Utilized in analytical laboratories and R&D centers as a reference standard and for developing new flavor systems and sensory studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethoxy-6-Methylpyrazine
CAS No.	53163-97-6
Molecular Formula	C7H10N2O
Molecular Weight	138.17 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methyl-2-ethoxypyrazine; 2-Ethoxy-6-methyl-1,4-diazine; Ethyl 6-methylpyrazin-2-yl ether; FEMA 3919; Pyrazine, 2-ethoxy-6-methyl-; Roasty pyrazine; Nutty pyrazine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Ethoxy-6-Methylpyrazine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to rigorous analytical testing including GC, HPLC, and NMR to ensure high purity, consistent organoleptic quality, and batch-to-batch reliability. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific tests are available upon request. Production can comply with relevant standards for flavor and fragrance applications.

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). Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and potential contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.495 - 1.505
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.040 - 1.060
Solubility	Miscible with alcohol, oils; slightly soluble in water

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