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Empirical formula: C5H6N2
a: 13.725 Å
b: 13.725 Å
c: 10.859 Å
α (alpha): 90.00 °
β (beta): 90.00 °
γ (gamma): 90.00 °
Volume: 2045.57 Å3
Space group: I-4
Calculated density: 1.222 g/cm3
Z: 16
Temperature: -150.0 °C
Formula weight: 94.116 g/mole
R(F): 0.0302
Structural formula: C5H6N2
Common name: Methylpyrazine
CSD refcode: WIZDUE
CAS registry number: 109-08-0
Short description: 2-methyl pyrazine is an AWA odorant.
Keyword: odorous
Keyword: sensory neuron
Citation of a publication: V.R.Thalladi, A.Gehrke, R.Boese (2000) New J.Chem.(Nouv.J.Chim.),24,463
Layman's explanation: 2-methylpyrazine has been used as a food additive due to its nutty aroma. It has also been declared to smell like potato, cocoa, and to give a musty scent. The measured odor detection threshold of this compound in water is 60,000ppb. 2-methylpyrazine is used as an AWA odorant in experiments with worms because it causes a more rapid adaptation of the neurons than any other odorants. These studies focus on the olfactory plasticity in C. elegans. AWA is an amphid sensory neuron which detects certain odors. 2-methyl pyrazine is also one of the 599 additives in cigarettes as well as an odorant in popcorn.
Lab name: Common molecules
Sample provider: Obtained courtesy of the Cambridge Structural Database
Status: Complete, visible to public
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