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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
2-(Mercaptomethyl)pyrazine |
| Synonym(s) |
Pyrazinylmethyl mercaptan |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
Pyrazinemethanethiol |
| JECFA number |
794 |
| CAS number |
59021-02-2 |
| FEMA number |
3299 |
| COE number |
11502 |
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| Molecular weight |
126.18 |
| Chemical formula |
C5H6N2S |
| Physical form/odour |
colourless to yellow liquid with a roasted, meat-like odour |
| Solubility |
soluble in water, organic solvents, oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
| Boiling point (°C) |
94° (10 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
98% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
1.548-1.560 |
| Specific gravity |
1.148-1.156 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
IR |
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