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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
2,6-Dimethylpyrazine |
| Synonym(s) |
2,6-Dimethyl-1,4-diazine;2,6-Dimethyl-p-diazine |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
2,6-Dimethypyrazine |
| JECFA number |
767 |
| CAS number |
108-50-9 |
| FEMA number |
3273 |
| COE number |
2211 |
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| Molecular weight |
108.14 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H8N2 |
| Physical form/odour |
white to yellow lumpy crystals with a nutty, coffee-like odour |
| Solubility |
soluble in water, organic solvents |
| Solubility in ethanol |
very soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
154° |
| Assay min % |
98% (sum of 2,3- 2,5- and 2,6-isomers) |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
NA |
| Specific gravity |
NA |
| Other requirements |
mp: 48° |
| ID Test |
IR |
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