Description

2-Methylthio-3-Isopropylpyrazine is a high-impact flavor and fragrance compound known for its potent, nutty, and roasted character. This heterocyclic molecule is prized for its ability to impart authentic roasted, coffee, and nutty notes at extremely low concentrations, making it a powerful tool for flavorists and perfumers. It is an essential ingredient for manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, food and beverage, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking to create sophisticated and natural-tasting profiles.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Formulation: A key component in creating roasted, coffee, nutty, and savory flavor profiles for beverages, snacks, and savory foods.
• Food & Beverage Enhancement: Used to boost and authenticate the taste of coffee, cocoa, nuts, and meat products in processed foods.
• Perfumery: Employed as a specialty note to add roasted, earthy, or gourmand accents in fine fragrances and personal care products.
• Synthetic Intermediate: Serves as a valuable building block in the synthesis of more complex aroma chemicals and pharmaceutical compounds.
• Seasoning & Savory Blends: Incorporated into reaction flavors, seasoning mixes, and bouillons to enhance umami and roasted characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methylthio-3-Isopropylpyrazine
CAS No.	67952-59-4
Molecular Formula	C8H12N2S
Molecular Weight	168.26 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Isopropyl-2-methylthiopyrazine; 2-(Methylthio)-3-(1-methylethyl)pyrazine; 2-Methylthio-3-(1-methylethyl)pyrazine; FEMA 4186; Pyrazine, 2-(methylthio)-3-(1-methylethyl)-; Nutty pyrazine; Roasted pyrazine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methylthio-3-Isopropylpyrazine is produced and tested to meet the stringent requirements of the flavor and fragrance industry. Quality is assured through rigorous analytical controls including GC, GC-MS, and organoleptic evaluation to ensure consistent purity, identity, and sensory profile. Certificates of Analysis (COA) confirming compliance with FEMA GRAS and internal specifications are available upon request.

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, ensure containers are securely sealed when not in use to prevent loss and maintain purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Odor	Characteristic, strong nutty/roasted

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