Pyrazine, 2-Methyl-3-(methylthio)-
Aroma Chemical CAS 2882-20-4
A roasted note with a meaty character and a soft nutty facet. Almond and natural, it adds a savoury depth in traces.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Food-like |
| Descriptor 2 | Nutty |
| Descriptor 3 | Almond |
Identification
| CAS Number | 2882-20-4 |
| INCI Name | Methyl-methylthiopyrazine |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C6H8N2S |
| Mol. Weight | 140.21 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-methyl-3-methylsulfanylpyrazine |
| InChIKey | PPPFFGVGWFKTHX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
2-methyl 3-methyl thio pyrazine, 2-methyl mercapto-3-methyl pyrazine, 2-methyl thio-3-methyl pyrazine, 2-( methyl thio)-3-methyl pyrazine, 3-methyl-2-methyl thiopyrazine, 3-methyl-2-methylthiopyrazine, 2-methyl-3-(methyl thio) pyrazine, 2-methyl-3-(methylmercapto)pyrazine, 2-methyl-3-(methylsulfanyl)pyrazine, 2-methyl-3-(methylthio)pyrazine, 2-methyl-3-methyl mercaptopyrazine, 2-methyl-3-methyl sulfanyl pyrazine, 2-methyl-3-methylsulfanylpyrazine, 2-methyl-3-methylthiopyrazine, 2-methylmercapto-3-methylpyrazine, 2-methylthio-3-methyl pyrazine, 2-methylthio-3-methylpyrazine, 2-( methylthio)-3-methylpyrazine, methyl(methylthio)-, pyrazine
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 213.5 °C |
| Flash Point | 98.89 °C |
| Density | 1.13300 |
| Refractive Index | 1.57000 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.163000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.810 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 2379 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
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