Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Acetylpyrazine |
Synonym(s) |
Acetylpyrazine;Methyl pyrazinyl ketone |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Acetylpyrazine |
JECFA number |
784 |
CAS number |
22047-25-2 |
FEMA number |
3126 |
COE number |
2286 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
122.13 |
Chemical formula |
C6H6ON2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow crystals with a nutty, popcorn, breadcrust odour |
Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; soluble in organic solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
moderately soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
188° |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
mp: 74-80° |
ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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