Description

2-Methoxy-3,5-Dimethylpyrazine is a high-value aroma chemical belonging to the alkyl methoxypyrazine family. This compound is prized for its potent, nutty, and roasted character, making it a critical building block for creating complex flavor and fragrance profiles. It is primarily utilized by flavor and fragrance houses, as well as manufacturers in the food, beverage, and personal care industries seeking to enhance product sensory appeal.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Formulation: A key ingredient for imparting roasted, nutty, coffee, cocoa, and earthy notes in both savory and sweet applications.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Used in the creation of flavors for coffee, chocolate, nuts, roasted meats, and snack seasonings.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Incorporated into fine fragrances, soaps, and lotions to add sophisticated, natural-seeming olfactory dimensions.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile intermediate for the synthesis of more complex pyrazine derivatives.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Employed to enhance and modify the aroma profile of tobacco products.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxy-3,5-Dimethylpyrazine
CAS No.	92508-08-2
Molecular Formula	C7H10N2O
Molecular Weight	138.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dimethyl-2-methoxypyrazine; 2-Methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-1,4-diazine; 2-Methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyrazine; FEMA 4073; Pyrazine, 2-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-; Nutty pyrazine; Roasted pyrazine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxy-3,5-Dimethylpyrazine is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for flavor and fragrance applications. We ensure compliance with relevant industry guidelines, including FEMA GRAS status where applicable. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and organoleptic properties is provided with each batch to guarantee consistency and performance.

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
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.495 - 1.505
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.020 - 1.050
Odor	Characteristic nutty, roasted

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