Description

2-Ethoxy-5-Methylpyrazine is a high-purity heterocyclic compound valued for its distinct organoleptic properties. This chemical 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 manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food & beverage, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking to create authentic and complex sensory profiles.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Formulation: A key aroma chemical used to create and enhance nutty, roasted coffee, cocoa, and earthy notes in food flavors and perfumery.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Employed as a flavoring agent in processed foods, savory snacks, coffee substitutes, and alcoholic beverages.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex pharmaceutical and agrochemical compounds.
• Research & Development: Used in analytical chemistry as a reference standard and in R&D for studying flavor chemistry and sensory science.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethoxy-5-Methylpyrazine
CAS No.	67845-34-5
Molecular Formula	C7H10N2O
Molecular Weight	138.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-2-ethoxypyrazine; 2-Ethoxy-5-methyl-1,4-diazine; Ethyl 5-methylpyrazin-2-yl ether; FEMA 3569; Pyrazine, 2-ethoxy-5-methyl-; Roasty pyrazine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Ethoxy-5-Methylpyrazine is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to meet exacting purity and organoleptic standards, ensuring consistency for critical flavor and fragrance applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

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

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)	1.020 - 1.050
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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