Description

2-Methyl-3-(2-Methylpropoxy)Pyrazine is a high-purity, highly volatile flavor and fragrance compound. It is valued for its potent, nutty, and roasted aroma profile, making it a critical ingredient for creating authentic and complex sensory experiences. This compound is essential for flavorists and perfumers in the food & beverage, fine fragrance, and personal care industries seeking to enhance product appeal.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A key aroma chemical used as a building block in the creation of nutty, roasted, coffee, and cocoa flavor profiles for food products and savory applications.
• Food & Beverage: Used in the formulation of snacks, baked goods, confectionery, coffee flavorings, and meat analogs to impart authentic roasted notes.
• Fine Fragrance & Perfumery: Employed in perfume compositions to add warm, earthy, and gourmand nuances to fragrance accords.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated into scented body washes, lotions, and soaps to provide a warm, comforting aroma.
• Savory Flavorings: Utilized in the development of reaction flavors, seasonings, and bouillon cubes to enhance meaty and roasted characteristics.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable intermediate or reference standard in the research and synthesis of other pyrazine derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-3-(2-Methylpropoxy)Pyrazine
CAS No.	68171-55-1
Molecular Formula	C9H14N2O
Molecular Weight	166.22 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Isobutoxy-2-methylpyrazine; 2-Methyl-3-isobutoxypyrazine; Pyrazine, 2-methyl-3-(2-methylpropoxy)-; Isobutyl 2-methylpyrazin-3-yl ether; FEMA 4698; Roasty pyrazine derivative; Nutty pyrazine aroma chemical
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-3-(2-Methylpropoxy)Pyrazine is produced and tested to meet the stringent requirements of the flavor and fragrance industry. We adhere to ISO 9001 quality management standards and can supply material compliant with FEMA GRAS and IFRA guidelines for its intended use. Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and organoleptic properties to ensure consistency and reliability for your formulations.

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, keep containers tightly 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 spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.485 - 1.495
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.990 - 1.010
Odor	Characteristic nutty, roasted

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