Description

2-Ethyl-5-Methoxypyrazine is a high-purity, highly volatile flavor and fragrance compound with a characteristic nutty, roasted aroma. This compound is essential for creating authentic and complex flavor profiles in a wide range of consumer products. It is a critical ingredient for flavorists and perfumers in the food & beverage, fragrance, and flavor manufacturing industries seeking to replicate roasted notes of nuts, coffee, and cocoa.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Manufacturing: A key building block for creating roasted, nutty, and coffee-like flavor and aroma profiles.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Used in flavor formulations for baked goods, confectionery, savory snacks, coffee substitutes, and alcoholic beverages.
• Perfumery & Cosmetics: Incorporated into fragrance compositions to add warm, earthy, and gourmand nuances.
• Synthetic Aroma Chemicals: Serves as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of more complex aroma molecules.
• Seasoning & Savory Blends: Enhances the savory and roasted character of meat flavorings, sauces, and seasoning mixes.
• Research & Development: Used as a reference standard and starting material in flavor chemistry research and analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethyl-5-Methoxypyrazine
CAS No.	68039-50-9
Molecular Formula	C7H10N2O
Molecular Weight	138.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethyl-5-methoxypyrazine; 5-Methoxy-2-ethylpyrazine; Ethyl Methoxypyrazine; FEMA 3919; 2-Ethyl-5-methoxy-1,4-diazine; Roasted pyrazine; Nutty pyrazine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Ethyl-5-Methoxypyrazine is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. It is suitable for flavor and fragrance applications where organoleptic quality is paramount. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and organoleptic properties are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.495 - 1.505
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.040 - 1.060
Organoleptic Properties	Characteristic nutty, roasted odor

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