Tetramethylpyrazine

Product Name: Tetramethylpyrazine

Other Name:  BS Factor; Ligustrazine; Tetramethylpyrazin; tetramethyl-pyrazin; 2, 3, 5, 6-Tetramethylpyrazine

CAS No.: 1124-11-4

Chemical Structure:

Tetramethylpyrazine Application:

Tetramethylpyrazine, also known as 2,3,5,6-tetramethylpyrazine, is a substituted pyrazine compound characterized by a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic aromatic structure. The molecule contains four methyl groups attached to the pyrazine ring, which contributes to its distinctive physicochemical properties and chemical stability. Tetramethylpyrazine can be produced through controlled chemical synthesis or fermentation-derived processes and is typically supplied with defined purity specifications for laboratory and industrial use.

Because of its stable heterocyclic structure and compatibility with common analytical techniques, Tetramethylpyrazine is widely used in research related to heterocyclic compounds, flavor chemistry, and specialty chemical synthesis. The compound demonstrates good solubility in various organic solvents and exhibits predictable reactivity in chemical processes. These characteristics make it a useful material in research laboratories, chemical manufacturing studies, and analytical method development where reproducibility and well-characterized molecular properties are required. Applications:

1. Flavor and Aroma Compound Research
   Tetramethylpyrazine is frequently studied in flavor chemistry and aroma analysis, where pyrazine derivatives are evaluated for their contribution to characteristic roasted or nutty aroma profiles in food systems.

2. Chemical Synthesis and Intermediate Development
   The compound is used as a heterocyclic building block in the synthesis of fine chemicals and functional derivatives, supporting laboratory-scale synthesis and process research.

3. Pharmaceutical and Biochemical Research
   Applied as a reference compound in laboratory studies involving pyrazine derivatives, supporting structure–activity relationship research and compound screening programs.

4. Analytical Method Development
   Utilized in analytical laboratories for chromatographic method development, compound identification, and quantitative analysis involving heterocyclic aromatic compounds.

5. Fermentation and Natural Product Studies
   Used in research investigating fermentation-derived pyrazine compounds and their formation pathways in biological or food-related systems.

Tetramethylpyrazine Packaging and Shipping:

Packaging: 10g/bag, 100g/ bag, 1kg/bag or as customer’s required.

Shipping : DHL/ FedEx/ Air shipping

Tetramethylpyrazine Storage:

Store in Dry and Ventilated place with the Room Temperature, Preserved in Original Tight-Closed containers, Keep Away from Light and Heating.