Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Acetyl-3-ethylpyrazine |
Synonym(s) |
2-Acetyl-3-ethyl-1,4-diazine;3--Ethyl-2-pyrazinyl methyl ketone |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Acetyl-3-ethylpyrazine |
JECFA number |
785 |
CAS number |
32974-92-8 |
FEMA number |
3250 |
COE number |
11293 |
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Molecular weight |
150.18 |
Chemical formula |
C8H10ON2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid with a nutty, popcorn, potato chip, meaty odour |
Solubility |
soluble in water, organic solvents, oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
220° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.509-1.520 |
Specific gravity |
1.068-1.079 |
Other requirements |
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