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| Flavouring |
2-Acetyl-3-methylpyrazine |
| Synonym(s) |
2-Acetyl-3-methyl-1,4-diazine |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
2-Acetyl-3-methylpyrazine |
| JECFA number |
950 |
| CAS number |
23787-80-6 |
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| COE number |
11296 |
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| Molecular weight |
136.15 |
| Chemical formula |
C7H8ON2 |
| Physical form/odour |
colourless to light yellow liquid with a nutty, roasted grain, baked potato odour |
| Solubility |
soluble in water, organic solvents, oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
| Boiling point (°C) |
90° (20 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
98% |
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| Refractive index |
1.521-1.523 |
| Specific gravity |
1.105-1.114 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
IR |
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