2-Ethyl-5-methylpyrazine
- CAS NO.:13360-64-0
- Empirical Formula: C7H10N2
- Molecular Weight: 122.17
- MDL number: MFCD00055034
- EINECS: 236-416-6
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 03:19:46
What is 2-Ethyl-5-methylpyrazine?
Chemical properties
2-Ethyl-5-methylpyrazine has an odor threshold of 100 ppb in water. It has a nutty, roasted, grassy odor.
Occurrence
Reported found as a constituent in coffee aroma, in roasted barley, dairy products, peanuts, pecans, filberts, popcorn, potato and soy products, smoked fish, wheat and rye bread, asparagus, bell pepper, roasted coconut, cooked beef, beer, whiskey, cocoa, coffee, tea and cooked shrimp.
Preparation
By alkylation of dimethyl-2,5-pyrazine.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-ethyl-5-methylpyrazine is a member of the class of pyrazines that is pyrazine with an ethyl group at position 2 and a methyl group at position 5 or vice versa. Found in tea, soybean paste, chocolate and sesame seed oil. It has a role as a flavouring agent and a Maillard reaction product. It is a member of pyrazines and a volatile organic compound.
Aroma threshold values
Detection: 16 to 100 ppb
Properties of 2-Ethyl-5-methylpyrazine
| Boiling point: | 170.8±35.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 0.977±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| FEMA | 3154 | 2-ETHYL-5-METHYLPYRAZINE |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| pka | 1.94±0.10(Predicted) |
| Odor | at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. coffee bean nutty grassy roasted |
| JECFA Number | 770 |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Pyrazine, 2-ethyl-5-methyl-(13360-64-0) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Pyrazine, 2-ethyl-5-methyl- (13360-64-0) |
Safety information for 2-Ethyl-5-methylpyrazine
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P362:Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P405:Store locked up. P403+P233:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
Computed Descriptors for 2-Ethyl-5-methylpyrazine
2-Ethyl-5-methylpyrazine manufacturer
Triveni Interchem Private Limited (Group Of Triveni Chemicals)
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