Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2,5-Dimethylpyrazine |
Synonym(s) |
2,5-Dimethyl-1,4-diazine;Ketine;Glycoline |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
2,5-Dsimethylpyrazine |
JECFA number |
766 |
CAS number |
123-32-0 |
FEMA number |
3272 |
COE number |
2210 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
108.14 |
Chemical formula |
C6H8N2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to slightly yellow liquid with an earthy, potato-like odour |
Solubility |
soluble in water, organic solvents, oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
155° |
Assay min % |
98% (sum of 2,3- 2,5- and 2,6-isomers) |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.497-1.503 |
Specific gravity |
0.982-1.000 |
Other requirements |
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