Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2,3,5,6-Tetramethylpyrazine |
Synonym(s) |
Tetramethyl-1,4-diazine |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Tetramethylpyrazine |
JECFA number |
780 |
CAS number |
1124-11-4 |
FEMA number |
3237 |
COE number |
734 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
136.2 |
Chemical formula |
C8H12N2 |
Physical form/odour |
white crystals or powder with a musty, fermented, coffee odour |
Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; soluble in oils, propylene glycol, organic solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
very soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
190° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
mp: 85-90° |
ID Test |
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