2-METHOXYL-3-METHYLPYRAZINE;2-METHYL-3(5/6)-METHOXYPYRAZINE;2-METHOXY-3-METHYLPYRAZINE AND 2-METHOXY-5-METHYLPYRAZINE;2-METHOXY-3(5/6)-METHYL PYRAZINE;2-METHOXY-3(5)-METHYLPYRAZINE;2 OR 5 OR 6-METHOXY-3-METHYLPYRAZINE;2-METHYL-6-METHOXYPYRAZINE;METHYL METHOXY PYRAZINE
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.
Occurrence
Reported found in sherry and krill.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-Methoxy-3-methylpyrazine is a member of pyrazines and an aromatic ether.
Preparation
From 2-methylpyrazine by various routes.
Aroma threshold values
Detection: 3 to 7 ppb
2-METHOXY-3-METHYLPYRAZINE Preparation Products And Raw materials