2,6-Dimethylpyrazine
Aroma Chemical CAS 108-50-9
A roasted note with a cocoa and nutty character and a soft meaty facet. Coffee and natural, it adds a savoury gourmand depth in traces.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Food-like |
| Descriptor 2 | Nutty |
| Descriptor 3 | Roasted |
Identification
| CAS Number | 108-50-9 |
| INCI Name | 2,6-dimethylpyrazine |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C6H8N2 |
| Mol. Weight | 108.14 |
| IUPAC Name | 2,6-dimethylpyrazine |
| InChIKey | HJFZAYHYIWGLNL-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
2,6-dimethyl paradiazine, 2,6-dimethyl piazine, 2,6-dimethyl pyrazine, kosher, 2,6-dimethyl-1,4-diazine, dimethyl-2,6 pyrazine, 2,6-dimethylparadiazine, 2,6-dimethylpiazine, 2,6 dimethylpyrazine, 3,5-dimethylpyrazine, 2-methyl-6-methylpyrazine
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 154.00 °C |
| Melting Point | 37.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 52.78 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 3.873000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 0.540 |
| Solubility | alcohol; essential oils; water, 3.816e+004 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | white to yellow crystals |
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