Chemical Properties
clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid
Chemical Properties
2-Ethyl-3-methylpyrazine has a strong, raw-potato, roasted, earthy odor.
Occurrence
Reported found in bakery products, roasted barley, coffee, peanuts, filberts, potato products, soy products,
roasted and fried chicken, beef, pork, beer, rum, cocoa, coffee, tea, malt, shrimp and crayfish.
Uses
2-Ethyl-3-methylpyrazine is used in preparation of Chinese chestnut pyrolyzate and their application to e-cigarette.
Preparation
By condensation of ethylenediamine with 2,3-pentanedione.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-Ethyl-3-methylpyrazine, 9CI is a member of pyrazines.
Aroma threshold values
Detection: 2 ppm (130 ppb in water)
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: nutty, peanut, musty corn-like with raw and oily nuances.
Hazard
Moderately toxic by ingestion.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by
ingestion. When heated to decomposition it
emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.