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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
4-Acetyl-2-methylpyrimidine |
| Synonym(s) |
-
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2005 (Session 65)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
4-Acetyl-2-methylpyrimidine
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| JECFA number |
1565 |
| CAS number |
67860-38-2
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| FEMA number |
3654
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
14.070
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| Molecular weight |
136.15 |
| Chemical formula |
C7H8ON2
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| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Burnt meaty aroma |
| Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water; Soluble in fats |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
87-89° (10 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
99% |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.501-1.507 |
| Specific gravity |
1.096-1.102 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
NMR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1565.gif
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