2-Acetyl-3-methylpyrazine

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  • CAT Number: L047941
  • CAS Number: 23787-80-6
  • Molecular Formula: C7H8N2O
  • Molecular Weight: 136.15
  • Purity: ≥95%
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2-Acetyl-3-methylpyrazine(Cat No.:L047941)is an aromatic heterocyclic compound with the molecular formula C7H8N2O, characterized by a pyrazine ring substituted with an acetyl group at position 2 and a methyl group at position 3. It is known for its strong, roasted, nutty, and popcorn-like aroma, making it a valuable flavor and fragrance ingredient in food and beverage industries. Naturally occurring in roasted foods, it enhances savory profiles at trace levels. Additionally, it serves as a synthetic intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research, where its nitrogen-rich heterocycle supports diverse functional modifications.


CAS Number 23787-80-6
Molecular Formula C7H8N2O
Purity ≥95%
IUPAC Name 1-(3-methylpyrazin-2-yl)ethanone
InChI InChI=1S/C7H8N2O/c1-5-7(6(2)10)9-4-3-8-5/h3-4H,1-2H3
InChIKey QUNOTZOHYZZWKQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC1=NC=CN=C1C(=O)C
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