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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
2,6-Dimethylpyrazine |
| Synonym(s) |
2,6-Dimethyl-1,4-diazine
2,6-Dimethyl-p-diazine
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
2,6-Dimethypyrazine
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| JECFA number |
767 |
| CAS number |
108-50-9
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| FEMA number |
3273
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| COE number |
2211
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
108.14 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H8N2
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| Physical form/odour |
white to yellow lumpy crystals with a nutty, coffee-like odour |
| Solubility |
soluble in water, organic solvents |
| Solubility in ethanol |
very soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
154 |
| Assay min % |
98 (sum of 2,3- 2,5- and 2,6-isomers) |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
- |
| Specific gravity |
- |
| Other requirements |
mp: 48° |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/767.gif
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