2-Methylthio pyrazine
-Monomer flavor
2-Methylthio pyrazine
- Security compliance certification;
- Precise fragrance effect;
- Widely used adaptation.
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Product information
Product Attribute
| Product name | 2-Methylthio pyrazine |
| Aroma characteristic | Floral, fruity, grassy, etc |
| Brand Name | BAISIFU |
| Chemical class | Hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, esters, etc |
| Shelf Life | 2 years |
| ingredient | Natural or extract |
| MOQ | 5kg |
| Origin | Shaanxi,China |
| Purity | 99% |
| Chemical stability | Stability description of light, heat, oxidation, etc |
| Storage | Store in cool & dry place. Keep away from strong light and heat. |
| Appearance status | Solids, liquids, gases |
| Main application field | Food, cosmetics, tobacco, etc |
| Aroma intensity rating | Can be divided into strong, medium and weak |
Basic Properties
To start with, 2-Methylthio Pyrazine is a high-potency food-grade sulfur-containing pyrazine flavor monomer registered under FEMA 3231. As a signature savory and roasted aromatic compound, it appears as a clear, colorless to pale yellow transparent oily liquid with stable molecular structure and ultra-low sensory threshold. This ingredient delivers a unique layered aroma featuring roasted nut, fresh coffee, caramelized grain and distinct savory meaty notes, with subtle earthy undertones and no unpleasant pungent odor. Unlike conventional alkyl pyrazines that only provide single baked grain tones, this methylthio-substituted pyrazine adds rich savory depth and realistic roasted sensory effects. Furthermore, it boasts excellent thermal stability and chemical inertness. It retains complete aroma integrity and stable flavor intensity during high-temperature baking, frying, extrusion and food sterilization without volatilization or flavor distortion. Additionally, it features outstanding solubility in ethanol, propylene glycol and oil-based flavor solvents, blending uniformly in savory, roasted and nutty formula systems without floating, stratification or precipitation. Every batch complies with FDA, JECFA and GB2760 food additive standards, supported by complete COA, HPLC purity, heavy metal and microbial safety reports for safe industrial flavor compounding.
Production Technology
First of all, we select high-purity food-grade sulfur-containing precursors and pyrazine raw materials to ensure stable synthetic reaction and zero harmful residual substances. Next, we adopt precise nucleophilic substitution synthesis and low-temperature catalytic molding technology to accurately construct the methylthio-pyrazine molecular structure and lock authentic savory roasted aroma. Moreover, multi-stage high-vacuum distillation, fractional purification and fine filtration thoroughly remove residual solvents, reaction by-products and impure odor substances. As a result, this rigorous refining process maximizes monomer purity while eliminating miscellaneous odors, ensuring pure, full-bodied and consistent flavor tone across all batches. After that, sterile constant-temperature treatment and fully sealed filling stabilize liquid clarity, color and long-term flavor consistency. Furthermore, fully enclosed dust-free production lines block external peculiar odor interference and cross-contamination during processing. In addition, standardized batch aroma calibration and purity testing strictly control product stability and batch uniformity. Overall, the mature synthetic and purification process retains the high-fidelity, heat-resistant and high-strength aromatic core advantages of 2-Methylthio Pyrazine.
Core Advantages
In comparison with ordinary pyrazine flavor monomers, this 2-Methylthio Pyrazine has irreplaceable competitive strengths. Firstly, it integrates dual aroma characteristics of roasted nuts and savory meat, effectively solving the problem of thin and flat flavor in traditional baked formulas. Moreover, it delivers ultra-high flavor activity with extremely low ppm-level dosage, greatly improving flavor layering and realism while reducing formula comprehensive cost. Notably, it possesses superior high-temperature resistance, maintaining stable aromatic performance in thermal processing environments where common flavors tend to attenuate rapidly. In addition, it has wide formula compatibility, perfectly adapting to meat seasonings, roasted snacks, coffee flavors and compound savory essences. Thus, it serves as a high-stability, high-value and cost-effective key monomer for upgrading high-end roasted and savory food flavors.
Application Fields
1. Savory seasoning industry: Meat flavor seasonings, sauce bases, soup powder, savory snack coatings and compound culinary flavors 2. Roasted food processing: Roasted nuts, popcorn, baked bread, cookies and grain-flavor baked product enhancement 3. Beverage & confectionery: Coffee drinks, cocoa products, caramel and roasted flavor dessert formula modification 4. Compound essence production: Core raw material for roasted nut essence, meat essence, coffee flavor and high-grade savory compound flavors
Storage & Operation
We adopt sealed light-proof plastic bottles with outer fiber protective drums for professional anti-oxidation, anti-volatilization and fragrance-locking packaging. For standardized storage, keep warehouse humidity below 60% and avoid high temperature, open flame and prolonged direct sunlight. This method effectively prevents liquid oxidation, aroma dissipation, color darkening and flavor deterioration. In addition, all operators must wear clean dust-proof gloves and masks during weighing and batching operations to ensure sanitary production standards. Meanwhile, store this flavor separately from strong-odor, acidic and corrosive raw materials to avoid cross-contamination and flavor distortion. For this reason, the product maintains long-term stable chemical properties and pure savory roasted aromatic activity.
Our Advantages
Finally, we maintain steady year-round stock of high-purity 2-Methylthio Pyrazine. We support small sample trial orders and large bulk wholesale orders to meet diverse procurement demands. On top of that, we provide complete export certification documents including COA, HPLC test reports, MSDS and food-grade qualification files. Therefore, we can fully satisfy the high-standard raw material needs of global flavor factories, food processing enterprises and seasoning manufacturers.
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