2,3-Diethyl-5-methylpyrazine

Product Overview

• CAS：18138‑04‑0
• FEMA：3336
• Molecular Formula：C₉H₁₄N₂
• Molecular Weight：150.22 g/mol

Product Introduction

2,3‑Diethyl‑5‑methylpyrazine is a typical alkyl‑pyrazine food flavoring chemical. It presents strong roasted, hazelnut‑nutty, earthy coffee‑like aroma. Naturally found in coffee, hazelnuts and baked potato products. Widely used to build nutty and roasted sensory notes in savory & roasted flavor systems.

Physical & Chemical Properties

• Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
• Boiling point: 191‑193 °C (760 mmHg); 95 °C (20 mmHg)
• Density (25℃): 0.949 g/mL
• Refractive index n20/D: 1.497‑1.499
• Flash point: 74 °C
• Purity (GC): ≥98.0%
• Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, oils and most organic solvents; slightly soluble in water
• Stability: Heat‑resistant, stable under baking, extrusion and general food processing conditions.

Application

‑ Roasted nut flavors, hazelnut, coffee flavour bases ‑ Bakery goods, confectionery, candy, chocolate ‑ Savoury snacks, seasonings, sauce, meat‑style flavour ‑ Used to enhance deep roasted, earthy nutty background notes

Recommended Dosage

Typical finished‑food dosage: 0.1‑3 ppm. Adjust according to formula and sensory target.

About Us

Founded in 2008, Taima Monomer Flavor Co., Ltd. is one of China’s leading manufacturers specializing in heterocyclic synthetic flavors.

To support sustained and accelerated growth, the company established a manufacturing facility in 2015 within the Taima Food Industrial Park in Xi’an. The site covers approximately 66,600 square meters, with cumulative total investment reaching RMB 150 million. The facility currently operates four standardized production workshops equipped with over 300 sets of production equipment.

Mature production processes, well-maintained equipment, and advanced testing instruments ensure consistent product quality and on-time delivery. A dedicated technical team, centered on five specialists, has been established to support the R&D of novel, distinctive, and premium products tailored to specific customer requirements and emerging market demands.

Product Specifications

Why Choose Taima Bio

Taima Bio supplies specialty ingredients with defined chemical specifications, full documentation (COA, TDS, MSDS), and reliable international supply. Our products serve food, beverage, confectionery, and flavor formulation customers worldwide, with flexible quantities from laboratory evaluation to commercial-scale packaging.