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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
2-Acetylpyrazine |
| Synonym(s) |
Acetylpyrazine
Methyl pyrazinyl ketone
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
2-Acetylpyrazine
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| JECFA number |
784 |
| CAS number |
22047-25-2
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| FEMA number |
3126
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| COE number |
2286
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
122.13 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H6ON2
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| Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow crystals with a nutty, popcorn, breadcrust odour |
| Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; soluble in organic solvents |
| Solubility in ethanol |
moderately soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
188 |
| Assay min % |
99 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
- |
| Specific gravity |
- |
| Other requirements |
mp: 74-80° |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
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