Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2,4-Dimethylpyridine
Synonym(s)	2,4-lutidine
Latest JECFA evaluation	2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2,4-Dimethylpyridine
JECFA number	2151
CAS number	108-47-4
FEMA number	4389
COE number
FLAVIS number	14.104
Molecular weight	107.15
Chemical formula	C7H9N
Physical form/odour	Yellowish liquid; Smoky phenolic odor
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	158-159º
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.496-1.502
Specific gravity	0.929 - 0.935 (20º)
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR CNMR
Spectrum