Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2,5-Diethyl-3-methylpyrazine |
Synonym(s) |
2,5-Diethyl-3-methyl-1,4-diazine |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
2,5-Diethyl-3-methylpyrazine |
JECFA number |
778 |
CAS number |
32736-91-7 |
FEMA number |
3915 |
COE number |
11304 |
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Molecular weight |
150.22 |
Chemical formula |
C9H14N2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to light yellow liquid with a toasted hazelnut, meaty odour |
Solubility |
moderately soluble in water; soluble in oils, organic solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
95° (14 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.4922-1.5022 |
Specific gravity |
0.944-0.954 |
Other requirements |
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