2,5-Dimethylpyrazine

2,5-Dimethylpyrazine (NSC 49139) is an endogenous metabolite. 2,5-Dimethylpyrazine in produced in food systems of two whey protein hydrolysates, obtained using either trypsin or proteinase from Aspergillus melleus. 2,5-Dimethylpyrazine can be qualitatively monitored using a stable isotope dilution assay. 2,5-Dimethylpyrazine can also be generated via microbial mechanisms using Bacillus subtilis. 2,5-Dimethylpyrazine can be oxidized to form 5-methylpyrazine-2-carboxylic acid, which is the intermediate in the synthesis of antilipoltic agent. 2,5-Dimethylpyrazine is a volatile compound that can give a roasted peanut flavor[1][2][3].