Preferred name | 2,3,5-trimethyl pyrazine |
Trivial Name | Trimethylpyrazine |
Short Description | 2,3,5-trimethylpyrazine |
Formula | C7 H10 N2 |
CAS Number | 14667-55-1 |
FEMA Number | 3244 |
Flavis Number | 14.019 |
ECHA Number | 238-712-0 |
FDA UNII | Q8PR0W8TIT |
Nikkaji Number | J27.872F |
Beilstein Number | 0002423 |
MDL | MFCD00006145 |
COE Number | 735 |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 774 2,3,5-trimethylpyrazine |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 14667-55-1 ; 2,3,5-TRIMETHYLPYRAZINE |
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NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 14667-55-1 |
Pubchem (cid): | 26808 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134989811 |
Flavornet: | 14667-55-1 |
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(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
CHEMBL: | View |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB31844 |
FooDB: | FDB008527 |
YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database): | YMDB01442 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2933.99.9700 |
Typical G.C. | |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Molecular weight | 122.17070007324 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 8.03 to 8.196 |
Refractive Index | 1.49 to 1.51 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 171 to 172°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 1.724 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 4.2 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 54.44 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 0.95 |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
oils | Yes |
water, 1.521e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
Stability | |
non-discoloring in most media | Unspecified |
stable in most media | Unspecified |
Odor Type: Nutty | |
nutty, nut skin, earthy, powdery, cocoa, potato baked potato, peanut roasted peanut, hazelnut, musty, potato | |
Odor strength | high , recommend smelling in a 0.01 % solution or less |
Substantivity | 21 hour(s) at 0.05 % in ethyl alcohol |
Luebke, William tgsc, (2017) | At 0.01 % in dipropylene glycol. nutty nut skin earthy powdery cocoa baked potato roasted peanut hazelnut musty |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 15, No. 6, 35, (1990) | Nutty, musty, powdery cocoa, potato and musty |
Flavor Type: Musty | |
raw, nut skin, vegetable, cocoa, toasted, earthy, chocolate, coffee, musty, nutty, potato | |
Luebke, William tgsc, (2017) | Raw nut skin vegetable cocoa toasted earthy chocolate coffee |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 15, No. 6, 35, (1990) | At 80.00 ppm. Raw, musty, nutty, potato |
Much used as a component in modern cocoa and chocolate flavors. Also used in coffee, bread and roast nut flavours (e.g., hazelnut, almond, peanut, etc.). Normal use levels in finished consumer product: 0.01-5 ppm. Council of Europe limits: Foods (1 ppm). | Nutty |
2,3,5-TRIMETHYLPYRAZINE brings toasted notes which are excellent for grilled profile to meat flavors. Essential for chocolate, nut and coffee flavors. | Powerful toasted, nutty, earthy, chocolate and coffee notes |
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Applications | |
Flavoring purposes | Caramel, Chocolate cocoa, Coffee, Corn, Nut, Peanut, Popcorn, Potato, Potato chip, Shellfish, Sugar |
Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents |
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European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xn - Harmful. | |
R 10 - Flammable. R 22 - Harmful if swallowed. R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
None found. | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Hazard statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
gavage-rat LD50 806 mg/kg (Moran et al., 1980) oral-rat LD50 806 mg/kg Drug and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 3, Pg. 249, 1980. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
cosmetic, flavor and fragrance agents | |||
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
Recommendation for 2,3,5-trimethyl pyrazine usage levels up to: | |||
0.1000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 100.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 46.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Structure Class: | II | ||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 4 | |||
Click here to view publication 4 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | 5.00000 | 10.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | 5.00000 | 10.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | 2.00000 | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | 2.00000 | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | - | |
fruit ices: | - | - | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | 2.00000 | |
hard candy: | 5.00000 | 10.00000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | 2.00000 | |
milk products: | - | 1.00000 | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | 2.00000 | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) on a request from the Commission related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 17 (FGE.17): Pyrazine derivatives from chemical group 24 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 50 (FGE.50): Consideration of pyrazine derivatives evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to pyrazine derivatives evaluated by EFSA in FGE.17 (2005) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 17, Revision 1 (FGE.17Rev1): Pyrazine derivatives from chemical group 24 - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) [1] View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 17, Revision 2 (FGE.17Rev2): Pyrazine derivatives from chemical group 24 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 50, Revision 1 (FGE.50Rev1): Consideration of pyrazine derivatives evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to pyrazine derivatives evaluated by EFSA in FGE.17Rev2 (2010) View page or View pdf |
Safety and efficacy of pyrazine derivatives including saturated ones belonging to chemical group 24 when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :26808 |
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WISER:UN 1993 |
WGK Germany:3 |
2,3,5-trimethylpyrazine |
Chemidplus:0014667551 |
RTECS:UQ3907000 for cas# 14667-55-1 |