Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Isopropylpyrazine |
Synonym(s) |
2-Isopropyl-1,4-diazine |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Isopropylpyrazine |
JECFA number |
764 |
CAS number |
29460-90-0 |
FEMA number |
3940 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
122.17 |
Chemical formula |
C7H10N2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to light yellow liquid with a minty, green, nutty, honey odour |
Solubility |
soluble in water, organic solvents, oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
70° (20 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.486-1.496 |
Specific gravity |
0.967-0.972 |
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