2-Methoxy-3-Methylpyrazine

INCI: 2-METHOXY-3-METHYLPYRAZINE

CAS Number
2847-30-5
Function
Fragrance — earthy, roasted, green-pepper aroma
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — also used as a flavor ingredient; no FDA cosmetic prohibition

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Extremely potent odorant used at trace levels; flavor use is well-established.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2-Methoxy-3-Methylpyrazine safe in cosmetics?

Extremely potent odorant used at trace levels; flavor use is well-established. The EU classifies 2-Methoxy-3-Methylpyrazine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is 2-Methoxy-3-Methylpyrazine allowed in the EU?

2-Methoxy-3-Methylpyrazine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 2-Methoxy-3-Methylpyrazine do in cosmetics?

2-Methoxy-3-Methylpyrazine functions as: Fragrance — earthy, roasted, green-pepper aroma. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2847-30-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for 2-Methoxy-3-Methylpyrazine?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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