Description

2-Methoxy-6-Isopropylpyrazine is a high-purity pyrazine derivative valued for its potent organoleptic properties. This compound serves as a key flavor and fragrance intermediate, imparting characteristic nutty, roasted, and earthy notes. It is essential for formulators in the flavor & fragrance and food ingredient industries seeking to create sophisticated and authentic sensory profiles.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A crucial building block for creating and enhancing nutty, roasted coffee, cocoa, and peanut flavor nuances in food, beverages, and savory applications.
• Food Ingredient Manufacturing: Used as a high-impact flavoring agent and modifier in processed foods, snacks, confectionery, and dairy products.
• Perfumery & Cosmetics: Employed as a fragrance ingredient to add warm, earthy, and gourmand accords to fine fragrances, personal care, and home care products.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate for the synthesis of more complex pyrazine-based aroma chemicals.
• Research & Development: Serves as a reference standard and key material for sensory analysis and new product development in academic and industrial R&D labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxy-6-Isopropylpyrazine
CAS No.	93905-03-4
Molecular Formula	C8H12N2O
Molecular Weight	152.19 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Isopropyl-2-methoxypyrazine; 2-Methoxy-6-(1-methylethyl)pyrazine; 2-Methoxy-6-propan-2-ylpyrazine; FEMA 3358; 2-Isopropyl-6-methoxypyrazine; 2-Methoxy-6-(propan-2-yl)pyrazine; Roasted pyrazine derivative
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxy-6-Isopropylpyrazine is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and organoleptic consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, specific gravity, and refractive index are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept 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)	1.490 - 1.500
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.990 - 1.010
Solubility	Miscible with alcohol, oils; insoluble in water

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