W325007

2-Acetyl-3-ethylpyrazine

98%, FG

• Synonym(s): 1-(3-ethylpyrazin-2-yl)ethanone, 2-acetyl-3-ethyl-1,4-diazine, Chip pyrazine
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₈H₁₀N₂O
• CAS Number: 32974-92-8
• Molecular Weight: 150.18
• FEMA Number: 3250
• EC Number: 251-316-2
• Council of Europe no.: 11293
• MDL number: MFCD00038028
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901586
• Flavis number: 14.049
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
• Assay: 98%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.515 (lit.)
• bp: 54-56 °C/1 mmHg (lit.)
• density: 1.075 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: cocoa; musty; nutty; woody
• SMILES string: CCc1nccnc1C(C)=O
• InChI: 1S/C8H10N2O/c1-3-7-8(6(2)11)10-5-4-9-7/h4-5H,3H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: PPJSYGVFDJEMRP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

2-Acetyl-3-ethylpyrazineis a pyrazine derivative commonly used as a flavoring ingredient. It has a powerful nutty, earthy, and roasted odor and is used as a food flavoring agent and fragrance component .

Application

2-Acetyl-3-ethylpyrazine is:

• One of the volatile flavor compounds identified and tracked over time during the aging process of Chinese vinegar. It contributes to the vinegar′s nutty and caramel-like aroma .
• Used as a safe flavoring agent in animal feed .

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315 - H319 - H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 188.6 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 87 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves