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Home/Compounds/Flavor & Fragrance/2-Amino-3-methylpyrazine
C5H7N3
109.13 g/mol
Flavor & Fragrance

2-Amino-3-methylpyrazine

CAS19838-08-5
Category
Flavor & Fragrance
Compound Class
Amine
Primary Use
Flavor and aroma agent

2-Amino-3-methylpyrazine is a naturally occurring alkylpyrazine that contributes to the taste and aroma of various foods, such as cocoa, baked goods, coffee, and wines. It is often formed during cooking through Maillard reactions and is used as a flavor and aroma agent.

Flavor and aroma agent for foodsContributes to the taste and aroma of cocoa, baked goods, coffee, and winesFormed during cooking via Maillard reactions

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Identifiers
IUPAC Name

3-methylpyrazin-2-amine

InChIKey

VQPHZDDLWFHRHR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC1=NC=CN=C1N

Synonyms (6)
  • 2-Amino-3-methylpyrazine
  • 2-Pyrazinamine, 3-methyl-
  • 3-Methyl-2-pyrazinamine
  • 3-Methylpyrazin-2-amine
  • 3-Methylpyrazin-2-ylamine
  • Pyrazinamine, 3-methyl-