Description

2-(Ethylthio)-3-(2-Methylpropyl)Pyrazine is a high-purity, organosulfur heterocyclic compound valued for its potent and distinctive organoleptic properties. This specialty chemical is a key building block and flavor/fragrance ingredient, prized for its ability to impart roasted, nutty, and savory notes. It is essential for formulators and manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food technology, and advanced organic synthesis sectors seeking to create complex sensory profiles or specific molecular structures.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A potent aroma chemical used to create and enhance roasted, nutty, coffee, meaty, and savory flavor profiles in processed foods, snacks, and savory applications.
• Food Technology: Employed as a key component in reaction flavors and process flavorings to develop authentic cooked and roasted character.
• Fragrance Composition: Used in fine perfumery and functional perfumes to add unique earthy, roasted, or green nuances to complex fragrance accords.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate or building block for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other specialty chemicals due to its pyrazine core and functional groups.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying structure-odor relationships and developing new flavoring substances.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Ethylthio)-3-(2-Methylpropyl)Pyrazine
CAS No.	73003-74-4
Molecular Formula	C10H16N2S
Molecular Weight	196.31 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethylthio-3-isobutylpyrazine; 3-Isobutyl-2-(ethylthio)pyrazine; 2-(Ethylthio)-3-isobutylpyrazine; FEMA 3973; Pyrazine, 2-(ethylthio)-3-(2-methylpropyl)-; Ethyl isobutyl pyrazinyl sulfide; Roasted pyrazine derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We supply 2-(Ethylthio)-3-(2-Methylpropyl)Pyrazine in grades suitable for flavor, fragrance, and synthesis applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards, including relevant FCC and FEMA guidelines where applicable. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and organoleptic quality are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	Contact for details
Specific Gravity (20°C)	Contact for details
Organoleptic Quality	Characteristic potent, roasted, nutty odor

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