C8H10N2
134.18 g/mol
Flavor & FragranceWarning
5-Methyl-6,7-dihydro-5H-cyclopenta[b]pyrazine
CAS23747-48-0EC245-864-1
Category
Flavor & Fragrance
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
Flavor and fragrance agent
This compound is an aromatic heterocyclic flavor and fragrance agent. It is commonly associated with the characteristic aroma of whisky due to its presence in matured distilled spirits.
Flavoring agent in food and beveragesFragrance ingredient in consumer products
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Safety Reference
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
5-methyl-6,7-dihydro-5H-cyclopenta[b]pyrazine
InChIKey
YZEFQPIMXZVPKP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1CCC2=NC=CN=C12
Synonyms (19)
- FEMA 3306
- MAPLE LACTONE PYRAZINE
- nutty pyrazine