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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
(Cyclohexylmethyl)pyrazine |
| Synonym(s) |
2-Pyrazinylcyclohexylmethane;(Pyrazinylmethyl) cyclohexane |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
(Cyclohexylmethyl)pyrazine |
| JECFA number |
783 |
| CAS number |
28217-92-7 |
| FEMA number |
3631 |
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| Molecular weight |
176.26 |
| Chemical formula |
C11H16N2 |
| Physical form/odour |
pale amber liquid with a nutty, musty odour |
| Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; soluble in oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
| Boiling point (°C) |
100° (4 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
97% |
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| Refractive index |
1.515-1.520 |
| Specific gravity |
1.003-1.009 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
NMR |
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