W323713

2,3,5,6-Tetramethylpyrazine

natural, ≥98%, FG

• Synonym(s): Chuanxingzine, Ligustrazine, Tetrapyrazine
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₈H₁₂N₂
• CAS Number: 1124-11-4
• Molecular Weight: 136.19
• FEMA Number: 3237
• Beilstein: 113100
• EC Number: 214-391-2
• MDL number: MFCD00006146
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901576
• Flavis number: 14.018
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher; natural
• Quality Level: 400
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
• Assay: ≥98%
• greener alternative product characteristics: Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses; Use of Renewable Feedstocks; Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.
• sustainability: Greener Alternative Product
• impurities: ≤2.0% water (Karl Fischer)
• bp: 190 °C (lit.)
• mp: 77-80 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• greener alternative category: , Aligned
• Organoleptic: chocolate; coffee; fatty; musty; nutty
• SMILES string: Cc1nc(C)c(C)nc1C
• InChI: 1S/C8H12N2/c1-5-6(2)10-8(4)7(3)9-5/h1-4H3
• InChI key: FINHMKGKINIASC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

2,3,5,6-Tetramethylpyrazine is one of the main volatile aroma compounds in roasted cocoa beans and maple syrup.

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Application

• Booklice Liposcelis bostrychophila are efficiently attracted by the combination of 2,3,5,6-tetramethylpyrazine and ultraviolet light.: This study demonstrates that the combination of 2,3,5,6-tetramethylpyrazine and ultraviolet light effectively attracts booklice, suggesting a potential application for pest management in stored product environments (Tanaka et al., 2024).


• 2,3,5,6-Tetramethylpyrazine protects retinal photoreceptors against endoplasmic reticulum stress by modulating ATF4-mediated inhibition of PRP aggregation.: The research highlights the neuroprotective effects of 2,3,5,6-tetramethylpyrazine, showing its potential in treating retinal diseases by protecting photoreceptors from stress-induced damage (Huang et al., 2021).


• Tetramethylpyrazine-Inducible Promoter Region from Rhodococcus jostii TMP1.: The study identifies a promoter region in Rhodococcus jostii TMP1 that is inducible by tetramethylpyrazine, which could be utilized in genetic engineering and biotechnology applications (Stanislauskienė et al., 2018).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302,H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves