Description

2-Phenethylpyrazine (CAS No. 91391-83-2) is a high-purity aromatic compound with the molecular formula C₁₂H₁₂N₂, widely used in flavor and fragrance research. This heterocyclic compound, also known as 2-(2-phenylethyl)pyrazine, features a pyrazine ring substituted with a phenethyl group, delivering a unique nutty, roasted, and earthy aroma profile. Ideal for analytical standards, synthetic applications, and organoleptic studies, our 2-Phenethylpyrazine is rigorously tested for purity (typically ≥98% by GC) and consistency. Packaged under inert gas to ensure stability, it is suitable for GC-MS, HPLC, and NMR analysis. Available in amber glass vials or bulk quantities to meet both laboratory and industrial-scale demands.

Properties

• CAS Number: 91391-83-2
• Complexity: 152
• IUPAC Name: 2-(2-phenylethyl)pyrazine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H12N2/c1-2-4-11(5-3-1)6-7-12-10-13-8-9-14-12/h1-5,8-10H,6-7H2
• InChI Key: LQWPAMNCTNMMDB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 184.100048391
• Molecular Formula: C12H12N2
• Molecular Weight: 184.24
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)CCC2=NC=CN=C2
• Topological: 25.8
• Monoisotopic Mass: 184.100048391
• Synonyms: 2-phenethylpyrazine, 91391-83-2, 2-(2-Phenylethyl)pyrazine, Pyrazine, phenethyl-, Pyrazine, (2-phenylethyl)-, (2-Phenylethyl)pyrazine, phenylethylpyrazine, Phenylethyl-pyrazine, MFCD16140369, 2-(2-Phenylethyl)pyrazine #, SCHEMBL19179481, DTXSID40335126, LQWPAMNCTNMMDB-UHFFFAOYSA-N, SBB090200, AKOS005072197, CE-0203, H36848

Application

2-Phenethylpyrazine is primarily employed as a flavor and fragrance additive, imparting roasted, nutty, or cocoa-like notes to food products and perfumes. It serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex aroma compounds for the food, beverage, and cosmetic industries. Researchers also utilize it in studies of Maillard reaction products and thermal degradation of nitrogen-containing organics.

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