Record Information
Version1.0
Creation date2018-05-02 11:43:47 UTC
Update date2018-05-04 14:27:54 UTC
FoodComEx IDPC001154
FoodDB RecordFDB008536
Chemical Information
Name2-Methoxy-3-methylpyrazine
DescriptionReported in sherry and krill. Flavouring ingredient, especies for coffee. Main component (75%) of *FEMA 3183*, a mixture with its regioisomers. 2-Methoxy-3-methylpyrazine is found in burdock and fenugreek.
CAS NumberNot Available
Structure
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Synonyms
SynonymSource
2-Methoxy-3-methylpyrazinedb_source
Methoxymethylpyrazinebiospider
Pyrazine, 2-methyl-3-methoxybiospider
Chemical FormulaC6H8N2O
IUPAC name2-methoxy-3-methylpyrazine
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C6H8N2O/c1-5-6(9-2)8-4-3-7-5/h3-4H,1-2H3
InChI KeyVKJIAEQRKBQLLA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Isomeric SMILESCOC1=C(C)N=CC=N1
Average Molecular Weight124.1405
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight124.063662888
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as methoxypyrazines. These are pyrazines containing a methoxyl group attached to the pyrazine ring.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganoheterocyclic compounds
ClassDiazines
Sub ClassPyrazines
Direct ParentMethoxypyrazines
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Methoxypyrazine
  • Alkyl aryl ether
  • Heteroaromatic compound
  • Azacycle
  • Ether
  • Organic nitrogen compound
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Organonitrogen compound
  • Aromatic heteromonocyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteromonocyclic compounds
External DescriptorsNot Available
Physico-Chemical Properties - Experimental
PropertyValueReference
Experimental logP1.24YAMAGAMI,C ET AL. (1991)
Experimental Water SolubilityNot Available
Melting PointNot Available
Foods of Origin
FoodContent Range AverageReference
FoodReference
Production Data
Production Methodcommercial
Production Method ReferenceNot Available
Production Method Reference FileNot Available
Quantity Available1 to 2 mg
Delivery Time2 weeks
Storage Formpowder
Storage Conditions4°C
StabilityNot Available
Purityunknown
Spectra
Spectral Data Upon RequestNot Available
Provider Information
Contact NameContact InstitutionContact Email
Augustin ScalbertInternational Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), Biomarkers Group, 150 cours Albert Thomas, Lyon, FR, 69372scalberta@iarc.fr
Commercial Vendors
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