Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Ethyl-3-methylpyrazine |
Synonym(s) |
2-Ethyl-3-methyl-1,4-diazine;2-Methyl-3-ethylpyrazine |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Ethyl-3-methylpyrazine |
JECFA number |
768 |
CAS number |
15707-23-0 |
FEMA number |
3155 |
COE number |
548 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
122.17 |
Chemical formula |
C7H10N2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to slightly yellow liquid with a strong raw potato odour |
Solubility |
soluble in water, organic solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
57° (10 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
97% (sum of 2,3- 2,5- and 2,6-isomers) |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.499-1.509 |
Specific gravity |
0.972-0.993 |
Other requirements |
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