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2-ethyl-6-methyl pyrazine

Chemical Structure

General Material Information

Preferred name 2-ethyl-6-methyl pyrazine
Trivial Name 2-Ethyl-6-methylpyrazine
Short Description 2-ethyl-6-methylpyrazine
Formula C7 H10 N2
CAS Number 13925-03-6
FEMA Number 3919
Flavis Number 14.114
ECHA Number 237-692-0
FDA UNII A9BL9OKQ7T
Nikkaji Number J121.830A
COE Number 11331
xLogP3-AA 1.00 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 769 2-ethyl-6-methylpyrazine
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 13925-03-6 ; 2-ETHYL-6-METHYLPYRAZINE
Synonyms
  • 2-ethyl-6-methyl pyrazine natural
  • 2-ethyl-6-methyl-1,4-diazine
  • 2-ethyl-6-methylpyrazine
  • 2-ethyl-6-methylpyrazine natural
  • 6-methyl-2-ethyl pyrazine
  • 2-methyl-6-ethyl pyrazine
  • 2-methyl-6-ethylpyrazine
  • pyrazine, 2-ethyl-6-methyl-
  • 2-Ethyl-6-methylpyrazine
  • 2-Methyl-6-ethylpyrazine
  • 6-Methyl-2-ethylpyrazine

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Literature & References

2-ethyl-6-methylpyrazine
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:13925-03-6
Pubchem (cid):26332
Pubchem (sid):134990415
Pherobase:View
Publications by US Patents
3,952,024 - Furfurylthioacetone
Certain 2,5-dimethyl-3-thiopyrazines

Other Information

(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
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB41569
FooDB:FDB021559
Typical G.C.
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
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PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 122.17070007324
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 8.046 to 8.155
Refractive Index 1.487 to 1.497 @ 20 °C
Boiling Point 170 to 171°C @ 760 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 1.975 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 62.78 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 1.197 est
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water Yes
water, 4903 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Potato
roasted, potato
General comment At 0.10 % in dipropylene glycol. roasted potato
Flavor Type: Nutty
roasted, hazelnut, hazelnut roasted hazelnut, nutty
General comment Roasted hazelnut

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Flavoring purposes Potato

Safety Information

Safety information

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
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavoring agents
Recommendation for 2-ethyl-6-methyl pyrazine usage levels up to:
not for fragrance use.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 0.37 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 0.40 (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: 19
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: 3.000006.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): 1.000003.00000
beverages(alcoholic): 0.100001.00000
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: 2.000003.00000
fruit ices: --
gelatins / puddings: 1.000003.00000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: --
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: --
meat products: 1.000005.00000
milk products: --
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: 2.000005.00000
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --

Safety references

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)
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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)
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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]
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 17, Revision 2 (FGE.17Rev2): Pyrazine derivatives from chemical group 24
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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)
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EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :26332
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WISER:UN 1993
WGK Germany:3
2-ethyl-6-methylpyrazine
Chemidplus:0013925036