Methoxypyrazine

At a glance

An intensely potent, green, bell-pepper-and-earthy compound detectable at extremely low concentrations, foun It is used by perfumers as one of many aroma-chemical building blocks that combine to form a fragrance's overall accord, rather than being worn as a scent on its own.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
laboratory production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Furan/Heterocyclic
CAS number
3149-28-8
Profile
green, earthy, vegetal
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01