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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
6,7-Dihydro-2,3-dimethyl-5H-cyclopentapyrazine |
| Synonym(s) |
(5H)-2,3-Dimethyl-6,7-dihydrocyclopenta(b)pyrazine
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
6,7-Dihydro-2,3-dimethyl-5H-cyclopentapyrazine
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| JECFA number |
782 |
| CAS number |
38917-63-4
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| FEMA number |
3917
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| COE number |
11309
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
148.21 |
| Chemical formula |
C9H12N2
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| Physical form/odour |
low melting solid with a roasted nut odour |
| Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; soluble in oils, organic solvents |
| Solubility in ethanol |
very soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
66 (2 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
97 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
- |
| Specific gravity |
- |
| Other requirements |
mp: 25-27° |
| ID Test |
NMR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/782.gif
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