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Flavouring 2-Isobutyl-3-methylpyrazine
Synonym(s) 2-Isobutyl-3-methyl-1,4-diazine
2-Methyl-3-isobutylpyrazine
2-(2-Methylpropyl)-3-methylpyrazine
Latest JECFA evaluation 2001 (Session 57)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Isobutyl-3-methylpyrazine
JECFA number 773
CAS number 13925-06-9  
FEMA number 3133
COE number -
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 150.22 
Chemical formula C9H14N2  
Physical form/odour colourless to slightly yellow liquid with a green, earthy, celery odour 
Solubility soluble in water, oils, organic solvents 
Solubility in ethanol miscible at room temperature 
Boiling point (°C) 199
Assay min % 98
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.488-1.498
Specific gravity 0.936-0.942
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
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