2-Methylpyrazine
CAS Number: 109-08-0
2-Methylpyrazine (CAS 109-08-0) is a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound naturally formed during Maillard browning reactions, with a characteristic roasted, nutty, slightly green aroma reminiscent of roasted peanuts and coffee. It is an important building block in savory, roasted, and nutty flavor compositions used widely in the processed food industry.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| purity (%) | ≥99.0 |
| assay method | GC |
| refractive index | 1.503–1.507 |
Applications
- Roasted peanut and nut flavor in confectionery and snack products
- Coffee and cocoa flavor compositions for beverage and food applications
- Savory and meat flavor enhancement in instant noodles and soups
- Popcorn and corn snack roasted flavor formulation
- Tobacco product flavoring for nutty and roasted character
Key Features
- Authentic roasted and nutty aroma typical of Maillard reaction flavor chemistry
- Highly potent flavor impact effective at ppm concentrations
- FEMA GRAS recognized for use in food flavoring applications
- Precursor to more complex pyrazine flavor compounds via alkylation