| Preferred name | 2-methyl pyrazine |
| Trivial Name | Methylpyrazine |
| Short Description | 2-methylpyrazine |
| Formula | C5 H6 N2 |
| CAS Number | 109-08-0 |
| FEMA Number | 3309 |
| Flavis Number | 14.027 |
| ECHA Number | 203-645-8 |
| FDA UNII | RVC6500U9C |
| Nikkaji Number | J1.501F |
| Beilstein Number | 0105778 |
| MDL | MFCD00006142 |
| COE Number | 2270 |
| NMR Predictor | External link |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 761 2-methylpyrazine |
| FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm | 109-08-0 ; 2-METHYLPYRAZINE |
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| NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
| Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 109-08-0 |
| Pubchem (cid): | 7976 |
| Pubchem (sid): | 134973513 |
| Flavornet: | 109-08-0 |
| (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): | HMDB33112 |
| FooDB: | FDB011112 |
| Export Tariff Code: | 2933.99.8090 |
| Typical G.C. | |
| VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
| ChemSpider: | View |
| Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
| Molecular weight | 94.116821289062 |
| Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 8.404 to 8.571 |
| Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 8.379 to 8.596 |
| Refractive Index | 1.504 to 1.506 @ 20 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.501 to 1.509 @ 20 °C |
| Boiling Point | 136 to 137°C @ 760 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 9.69 mmHg @ 25 °C |
| Vapor Density | 3.2 |
| Flash Point TCC Value | 50 °C TCC |
| logP (o/w) | 0.21 |
| Solubility | |
| alcohol | Yes |
| fixed oils | Yes |
| water, 1000000 mg/L @ 20 °C (exp) | Yes |
| Odor Type: Nutty | |
| nutty, cocoa, roasted, chocolate, peanut, green, brown, nut skin, musty, earthy | |
| General comment | At 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. nutty cocoa roasted chocolate peanut green |
| Mosciano, Gerard P&F 19, No. 3, 51, (1994) | Nutty, brown, nut skin, musty, pyrazine and earthy with a slight roasted nuance |
| Flavor Type: Nutty | |
| nutty, brown, roasted, musty, astringent | |
| Mosciano, Gerard P&F 19, No. 3, 51, (1994) | At 75.00 ppm. Nutty, brown, roasted, musty and astringent |
| Used in coffee, cocoa, roasted meats, fresh bread and peanut butter flavors. | Nutty |
| Used in flavours up to 10ppm, in applications such as baked goods, meat and cereal products, confectionery, beverages, and sauces. | Nutty |
| (data available) |
| Applications | |
| Odor purposes | Butter , Chocolate , Coffee , Green |
| Flavoring purposes | Almond toasted almond , Bread , Chocolate cocoa , Meat roasted meat , Peanut butter , Potato |
| Preferred SDS: View | |
| 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 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, 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 1800 mg/kg (Moran et al., 1980) intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 1820 mg/kg Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. Vol. 17, Pg. 244, 1970. oral-rat LD50 1800 mg/kg Drug and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 3, Pg. 249, 1980. | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Inhalation Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Category: | |||
| 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-methyl pyrazine usage levels up to: | |||
| 0.1000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 17.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 7.00 (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: 5 | |||
| Click here to view publication 5 | |||
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
| baked goods: | - | 10.00000 | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 10.00000 | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | 10.00000 | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | - | - | |
| condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
| confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | - | - | |
| fish products: | - | - | |
| frozen dairy: | - | 10.00000 | |
| fruit ices: | - | 10.00000 | |
| gelatins / puddings: | - | 10.00000 | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | - | 10.00000 | |
| hard candy: | - | 10.00000 | |
| imitation dairy: | - | - | |
| instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
| jams / jellies: | - | - | |
| meat products: | - | 10.00000 | |
| milk products: | - | 10.00000 | |
| nut products: | - | - | |
| other grains: | - | - | |
| poultry: | - | - | |
| processed fruits: | - | - | |
| processed vegetables: | - | - | |
| reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
| seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
| snack foods: | - | - | |
| soft candy: | - | - | |
| soups: | - | 10.00000 | |
| 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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| EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):109-08-0 |
| EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
| EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :7976 |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
| WISER:UN 1993 |
| WGK Germany:3 |
| 2-methylpyrazine |
| Chemidplus:0000109080 |
| RTECS:UQ3675000 for cas# 109-08-0 |