Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2-Ethoxy-3-ethylpyrazine
Synonym(s)	3-Ethyl-2-ethoxypyrazine
Latest JECFA evaluation	2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2-Ethoxy-3-ethylpyrazine
JECFA number	2131
CAS number	35243-43-7
FEMA number	4633
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	152.19
Chemical formula	C8H12N2O
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless to pale yellow liquid; Raw potato like aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	195-197°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.492-1.495
Specific gravity	0.981 -0.983 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum