2-methoxy-5-methylpyrazine

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.

From 2-methylpyrazine by various routes.

ChEBI: 2-Methoxy-5-methylpyrazine is an aromatic ether and a member of pyrazines.

Detection: 3 to 7 ppb