DESCRIZIONE
The present invention relates to anantimicrobial composition comprising an alkyl pyrazine compound or mixture of compounds selected from the group consisting of 2-isobutyl-3-methylpyrazine, 2-isobutyl-3-methoxypyrazine, 2-isopropylpyrazine, 2-isobutylpyrazine and mixtures of methylpyrazines having one, two and three isopropyl or isobutyl substituents. The present invention further relates to uses of alkyl pyrazine compounds, in particular for controlling microbial growth.