Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2,3-Diethylpyrazine |
Synonym(s) |
2,3-Diethyl-1,4-diazine |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2,3-Diethylpyrazine |
JECFA number |
771 |
CAS number |
15707-24-1 |
FEMA number |
3136 |
COE number |
534 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
136.2 |
Chemical formula |
C8H12N2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to slightly yellow liquid with an earthy, nutty, baked potato odour |
Solubility |
soluble in water, soluble in oils, organic solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
180° |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.492-1.509 |
Specific gravity |
0.956-0.976 |
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