Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Methyl-5-isopropylpyrazine |
Synonym(s) |
2-Methyl-5-isopropyl-1,4-diazine;5-Isopropyl-2-methylpyrazine |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Isopopyl-5-methypyrazine |
JECFA number |
772 |
CAS number |
13925-05-8 |
FEMA number |
3554 |
COE number |
2268 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
136.2 |
Chemical formula |
C8H12N2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to slightly yellow liquid with a roasted, coffee, nutty, earthy odour |
Solubility |
soluble in water, soluble in oils, organic solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
190° |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.492-1.498 |
Specific gravity |
0.977-0.984 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
NMR |
Spectrum |
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