Description

2-Methoxy-6-(2-Methylpropyl)Pyrazine is a high-purity, specialized pyrazine derivative used as a key flavor and fragrance ingredient. This compound is valued for its potent, nutty, and roasted aroma profile, which is essential for creating authentic and complex sensory experiences. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food & beverage, and fine chemical synthesis industries for premium product formulations.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key aroma chemical for imparting roasted, nutty, coffee, or cocoa notes in perfumes, colognes, and air fresheners.
• Food & Beverage Flavors: Used as a potent flavor enhancer in products such as coffee, chocolate, nut-based confectionery, and savory snacks.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable intermediate or building block in the synthesis of more complex aroma chemicals and pharmaceutical compounds.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Employed to enhance and modify the flavor profile of tobacco products.
• Functional Ingredient: Potential use in research and development of novel functional materials or bioactive molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxy-6-(2-Methylpropyl)Pyrazine
CAS No.	68039-33-8
Molecular Formula	C9H14N2O
Molecular Weight	166.22 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Isopropyl-2-methoxypyrazine; 2-Methoxy-6-isopropylpyrazine; 2-Methoxy-6-(1-methylethyl)pyrazine; 2-Methoxy-6-(propan-2-yl)pyrazine; 6-(2-Methylpropyl)-2-methoxypyrazine; Roasted pyrazine derivative; Nutty pyrazine aroma chemical
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxy-6-(2-Methylpropyl)Pyrazine is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards for flavor and fragrance ingredients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee supply reliability and product integrity for your critical formulations.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C/59-77°F). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.490 - 1.500
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.990 - 1.010

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