Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2,3,5-Trimethylpyrazine |
Synonym(s) |
2,3,5-Trimethyl-1,4-diazine |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Trimethylpyrazine |
JECFA number |
774 |
CAS number |
14667-55-1 |
FEMA number |
3244 |
COE number |
735 |
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Molecular weight |
122.17 |
Chemical formula |
C7H10N2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to slightly yellow liquid with a roasted nut, baked potato odour |
Solubility |
soluble in water, oils, organic solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
171° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.500-1.509 |
Specific gravity |
0.960-0.990 |
Other requirements |
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