Tetramethylpyrazine

Tetramethylpyrazine

Names
IUPAC name 2,3,5,6-Tetramethylpyrazine
Other names Ligustrazine; Tetrapyrazine
Identifiers
CAS Number	1124-11-4
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
PubChem	14296
InChI InChI=1S/C8H12N2/c1-5-6(2)10-8(4)7(3)9-5/h1-4H3 Key: FINHMKGKINIASC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC1=C(N=C(C(=N1)C)C)C
Properties
Chemical formula	C8H12N2
Molar mass	136.20 g·mol−1
Vapor pressure	{{{value}}}
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Tetramethylpyrazine, also known as ligustrazine, is an antiinflammatory compound isolated from the fermented food natto. It demonstrated in vivo nootropic activity in rats.