Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Ethyl-5-methylpyrazine |
Synonym(s) |
2-Ethyl-5-methyl-1,4-diazine;2-Methyl-5-ethylpyrazine |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Ethyl-5-methylpyrazine |
JECFA number |
770 |
CAS number |
13360-64-0 |
FEMA number |
3154 |
COE number |
728 |
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Molecular weight |
122.17 |
Chemical formula |
C7H10N2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to slightly yellow liquid with a nutty, roasted, grassy odour |
Solubility |
soluble in water, organic solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
79° (66 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.491-1.501 |
Specific gravity |
0.960-0.970 |
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