FragrancesFragrance Ingredient (2-Methoxy-3-methylpyrazine) -> IFRA transparency List
LogP · 2 items
1.24
1.24
Flavoring AgentsEU Flavoring substances
Physical DescriptionLiquid
Physicochemical properties
Boiling point
48 · 48-52°C 10mm
Density
1.06 g/mL · 1.06 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index
20 · n20/D 1.507(lit.)
FEMA
3183 · 3183 | 2,5 OR 6-METHOXY-3-METHYLPYRAZINE (MIXTURE OF ISOMERS)
FLAVIS Number
14.126 · 14.126 | 2-Methoxy-3-methylpyrazine
Flash point
132 °F · 132 °F
storage temp.
Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
pka
1.01 · 1.01±0.10(Predicted)
Safety & regulation
Safety information is for reference only and does not replace the supplier’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS), applicable regulations, or professional assessment.
GHS classification
GHS Classification · 6 items
Warning
H226 (100%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P264, P270, P280, P301+P317, P303+P361+P353, P330, P370+P378, P403+P235, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
Aggregated GHS information provided per 1636 reports by companies from 11 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.
Warning
H226 (98.6%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
Hazard information
Regulatory Information · 6 items
Chemical: Pyrazine, 2-methoxy-3-methyl-
Chemical: Pyrazine, 2-methoxy-3(or 5)-methyl-
Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 (amended)
Pyrazine, 2-methoxy-3(or 5)-methyl- is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of Pyrazine, 2-methoxy-3(or 5)-methyl- are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)
Pyrazine, 2-methoxy-3-methyl-: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Pyrazine, 2-methoxy-3(or 5)-methyl-: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Other Safety InformationIMAP assessments - Pyrazine, 2-methoxy-3-methyl-: Environment tier I assessment
Hazard Classes and Categories · 2 items
Flam. Liq. 3 (98.6%)
Flam. Liq. 3 (100%)
Safety data
PPE
Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Chemistry & industry
Pharmacology
Cellular LocationsCytoplasm
Uses & manufacturing
U.S. Production2021: 6 lb
Consumer UsesFragrance
Use ClassificationFragrance Ingredients
General Manufacturing Information · 2 items
Pyrazine, 2-methoxy-3-methyl-: ACTIVE
Pyrazine, 2-methoxy-3(or 5)-methyl-: ACTIVE
Applications · 3 items
OccurrenceReported found in sherry and krill.
Usesflavors and fragrances
General DescriptionLowest observable adverse effect levels of 2-methoxy-3-methylpyrazine which inhibits ciliary beat frequency, oocyte pickup rate and infundibular smooth muscle contraction in the hamster oviduct has been evaluated.
Preparation methods
PreparationFrom 2-methylpyrazine by various routes.