Pyrazine ethanethiol has a sulfurous, meaty, cabbage odor.
2-(2-Mercaptoethyl)pyrazine is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, petrochemicals and dyestuff. It is used as a flavoring agent has a sulfurous type odor and a meaty type flavor.
From 2-vinylpyrazine by reaction with thiolactic acid, followed by conversion of the thiolester to 2-(pyrazinyl) ethanethiol.
Taste characteristics at 2 ppm: meaty, sulfurous, pot roast and savory with nuances suitable for chicken and pork.
