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METHYL-METHYLTHIOPYRAZINE

2-Methyl-(3 or 5 or 6)-(methylthio)pyrazine (mixture of isomers) is an aryl sulfide.

Molecular structure

Definition

2-Methyl-(3 or 5 or 6)-(methylthio)pyrazine (mixture of isomers) is an aryl sulfide.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII KI350CS0LZ · registered name 2-METHYL-3-(METHYLTHIO)PYRAZINE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Gives the product a scentPERFUMING
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Names & identifiers

METHYL-METHYLTHIOPYRAZINEINCIPyrazine, 2-methyl-3-(methylthio)-Synonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
2882-20-4
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
220-736-8
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID70863048
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID30811727
IUPAC
2-Methyl-3-(methylsulfanyl)pyrazine
Molecular formula
C6H8N2S
Molecular weight
140.2 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
liquid
Colour
colourless
Melting/freezing point
38.86 ℃
Initial boiling point and range
213 ℃(760mmHg)
Flash point
98.89 ℃
Vapour pressure
0.068 ㎜Hg
Water solubility
2380 ㎎/ℓ
Relative density
1.133-1.153 (25°C)
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow)
0.79
Molecular weight
140.2

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 3 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Fragrance2
  • Flavouring and nutrient1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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