Description

Methyl[(1-Methylethyl)Thio]Pyrazine is a specialized heterocyclic compound belonging to the pyrazine class, valued for its unique organoleptic properties and role as a versatile synthetic intermediate. This compound is particularly significant for its ability to impart characteristic roasted, nutty, or meaty flavor notes, making it a key component in advanced flavor and fragrance engineering. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food ingredient, and fine chemical synthesis industries for creating complex sensory profiles and high-value derivatives.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Creation: Serves as a potent flavoring agent and aroma chemical to impart roasted, nutty, coffee-like, or savory meaty notes in processed foods, snacks, and savory formulations.
• Food Ingredient Manufacturing: Used in the development of reaction flavors, seasonings, and savory enhancers for soups, sauces, ready-to-eat meals, and bouillons.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a crucial building block or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex heterocyclic compounds for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Fragrance Compounds: Incorporated into fragrance compositions to add depth and roasted, earthy nuances in perfumery and personal care products.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for studying structure-activity relationships and developing new sensory molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl[(1-Methylethyl)Thio]Pyrazine
CAS No.	93963-79-2
Molecular Formula	C8H12N2S
Molecular Weight	168.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Isopropylthiomethylpyrazine; 2-((Isopropylthio)methyl)pyrazine; 2-Methyl-3-(isopropylthio)pyrazine; 2-(Isopropylthiomethyl)pyrazine; FEMA 4398; Pyrazine, 2-[(1-methylethyl)thio]methyl]-; Roasted pyrazine derivative; Isopropylthiomethylpyrazine
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Quality Control

Our Methyl[(1-Methylethyl)Thio]Pyrazine is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity suitable for flavor and fragrance applications. We adhere to relevant industry standards, including FEMA and FCC guidelines where applicable. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee supply reliability and technical compliance.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in darkness to maintain stability and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.530 - 1.540
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.050 - 1.090
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.