Description

2-Ethyl-5(Or6)-Methoxypyrazine is a high-purity pyrazine derivative valued for its potent and distinctive aroma profile. This compound is a critical ingredient for creating authentic, natural-tasting flavor and fragrance notes, particularly in savory and roasted applications. It is essential for flavorists and perfumers in the food & beverage, flavor & fragrance, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking reliable, high-quality aroma chemicals.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key component for imparting earthy, nutty, roasted, and green pepper notes in savory flavor formulations.
• Food & Beverage: Used to enhance or create authentic flavors in products like snacks, sauces, processed meats, and roasted beverages.
• Perfumery: Employed as a fragrance ingredient to add naturalistic vegetable, earthy, or green nuances to fine fragrances and cosmetic products.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable intermediate or building block in the synthesis of more complex aroma chemicals and pharmaceutical compounds.
• Research & Development: Utilized in analytical laboratories and R&D centers as a reference standard or for developing new flavor/fragrance applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethyl-5(Or6)-Methoxypyrazine
CAS No.	68739-00-4
Molecular Formula	C7H10N2O
Molecular Weight	138.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethyl-5-methoxypyrazine; 2-Ethyl-6-methoxypyrazine; 5(6)-Methoxy-2-ethylpyrazine; Methoxyethylpyrazine; Ethyl Methoxypyrazine; Green Pepper Pyrazine; FEMA 3283; 2-Ethyl-5(6)-methoxypyrazine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Ethyl-5(Or6)-Methoxypyrazine is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for flavor and fragrance applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards, including FEMA and FCC guidelines where applicable.

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). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain optimal quality and stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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°C)	1.040 - 1.060
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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