Description

2,3-Dihydro-2,5,6-Trimethylpyrazine is a high-purity heterocyclic compound belonging to the pyrazine class, valued for its distinct nutty, roasted aroma. This compound is a critical flavor and fragrance ingredient, providing essential sensory characteristics to a wide range of consumer products. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food & beverage, and fine chemical synthesis industries for its reliable performance and quality.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Formulations: A key aroma chemical used to impart roasted, nutty, coffee-like, or chocolate notes in both food flavors and perfumery.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Employed as a flavor enhancer in products such as coffee, cocoa, nuts, roasted meats, and savory snacks.
• Synthetic Intermediates: Serves as a valuable building block in the synthesis of more complex heterocyclic compounds for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Used to improve and modify the aroma profile of tobacco products.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into scented lotions, soaps, and creams where a warm, gourmand fragrance note is desired.
• Animal Feed Palatability: Applied in trace amounts to enhance the taste and smell of feed for improved animal consumption.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dihydro-2,5,6-Trimethylpyrazine
CAS No.	65826-70-2
Molecular Formula	C7H12N2
Molecular Weight	124.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5,6-Trimethyl-2,3-dihydropyrazine; 2,3-Dihydro-2,5,6-trimethyl-1,4-diazine; FEMA 3638; Trimethyldihydropyrazine; Pyrazine, 2,3-dihydro-2,5,6-trimethyl-; Coffee Pyrazine; Nutty Pyrazine
EINECS	265-940-5

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dihydro-2,5,6-Trimethylpyrazine is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, including FEMA GRAS and FCC guidelines for food-grade materials. Every batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and safety parameters, available upon request to guarantee traceability and consistency for your production needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are securely sealed when not in use and stored away from heat sources and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.480 - 1.490
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.950 - 0.980
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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