Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2-Methoxy-3-(1-methylpropyl)pyrazine
Synonym(s)	2-sec-Butyl-3-methoxypyrazine;2-Methoxy-3-sec-butylpyrazine;2-(2-Butyl)-3-methoxypyrazine
Latest JECFA evaluation	2001 (Session 57)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2-(1-Methylpropyl)-3-methoxypyrazine
JECFA number	791
CAS number	24168-70-5
FEMA number	3433
COE number	11300
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	166.22
Chemical formula	C9H14ON2
Physical form/odour	colourless to slightly yellow liquid with a bell pepper, galbanum odour
Solubility	soluble in water, organic solvents, oils
Solubility in ethanol	miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C)	50° (1 mm Hg)
Assay min %	99%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.478-1.498
Specific gravity	0.976-1.002
Other requirements
ID Test	IR
Spectrum