Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Methylpyrazine |
Synonym(s) |
2-Methyl-1,4-diazine |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Methylpyrazine |
JECFA number |
761 |
CAS number |
109-08-0 |
FEMA number |
3309 |
COE number |
2270 |
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Molecular weight |
94.12 |
Chemical formula |
C5H6N2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to slightly yellow liquid with a nutty, cocoa-like odour |
Solubility |
soluble in water and oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
137° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.501-1.509 |
Specific gravity |
1.007-1.033 |
Other requirements |
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