2-methoxy-6-methylpyrazine Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

48-50 °C(Press: 15 Torr)

Density 

1.068±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

FEMA 

3183 | 2,5 OR 6-METHOXY-3-METHYLPYRAZINE (MIXTURE OF ISOMERS)

pka

1.32±0.10(Predicted)

Odor

at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. roasted hazelnut almond peanut

Odor Type

nutty

JECFA Number

788

LogP

1.21

EPA Substance Registry System

Pyrazine, 2-methoxy-6-methyl- (2882-21-5)

2-methoxy-6-methylpyrazine Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

2 or 5 or 6-Methoxy-3-methylpyrazine has an aroma reminiscent of hazelnut, almond and peanut. The methyl methoxy pyrazines are used as nut-like flavoring agents for foods and beverages. The 2-methoxy-3-methyl derivative is used as a coffee aroma enhancing agent.

Occurrence

Reported found in sherry and krill.

Uses

2-Methoxy-6-methylpyrazine can be used for drug storage package storing antiviral and antibacterial.

Definition

ChEBI: 2-Methoxy-6-methylpyrazine is a member of pyrazines and an aromatic ether.

Preparation

From 2-methylpyrazine by various routes.

Aroma threshold values

Detection: 3 to 7 ppb

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