Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
3,5-Diethyl-2-methylpyrazine |
Synonym(s) |
2-Methyl-3,5-diethyl-1,4-diazine |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
3,5-Diethyl-2-methylpyrazine |
JECFA number |
779 |
CAS number |
18138-05-1 |
FEMA number |
3916 |
COE number |
11305 |
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Molecular weight |
150.22 |
Chemical formula |
C9H14N2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to slightly yellow liquid with a nutty, meaty, vegetable odour |
Solubility |
slightly 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 |
1.492-1.502 |
Specific gravity |
0.944-0.954 |
Other requirements |
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