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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.

Reported found in sherry and krill.

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

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

From 2-methylpyrazine by various routes.

Detection: 3 to 7 ppb