Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Methoxypyrazine
Synonym(s)	2-Methoxy-1,4-diazine;2-Methoxypyrazine
Latest JECFA evaluation	2001 (Session 57)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Methoxypyrazine
JECFA number	787
CAS number	3149-28-8
FEMA number	3302
COE number	11447
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	110.11
Chemical formula	C5H6ON2
Physical form/odour	colourless to light yellow liquid with a nutty, cocoa-like odour
Solubility	miscible with water, organic solvents; soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol	miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C)	61-62° (29 mm Hg)
Assay min %	99%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.492-1.510
Specific gravity	1.109-1.140
Other requirements
ID Test	IR
Spectrum