Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Ethyl-6-methylpyrazine |
Synonym(s) |
2-Ethyl-6-methyl-1,4-diazine |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Ethyl-6-methylpyrazine |
JECFA number |
769 |
CAS number |
13925-03-6 |
FEMA number |
3919 |
COE number |
11331 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
122.17 |
Chemical formula |
C7H10N2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to slightly yellow liquid with a roasted baked potato odour |
Solubility |
soluble in water, organic solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
80° (50 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
95% (sum of 2,5- and 2,6-isomers) |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.487-1.497 |
Specific gravity |
0.967-0.980 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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