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Sigma-Aldrich

2-Acetyl-3-methylpyrazine

≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

1-(3-methylpyrazin-2-yl)ethanone

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C7H8N2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
136.15
FEMA Number:
3964
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
14.082
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

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 1.521 (lit.)

bp

90 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.114 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

nutty; roasted

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC(=O)c1nccnc1C

InChI

1S/C7H8N2O/c1-5-7(6(2)10)9-4-3-8-5/h3-4H,1-2H3

InChI key

QUNOTZOHYZZWKQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application


  • RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 2-acetyl-3-methylpyrazine, CAS Registry number 23787-80-6.: This study, published in "Food and Chemical Toxicology," assesses the safety of 2-Acetyl-3-methylpyrazine as a fragrance ingredient. The comprehensive evaluation covers its toxicological profile, exposure levels, and safety margins to ensure it is safe for use in consumer products (Api et al., 2023).

  • New propositions about coffee wet processing: Chemical and sensory perspectives.: Published in "Food Chemistry," this paper investigates the effects of different wet processing methods on the chemical composition and sensory attributes of coffee, highlighting the role of 2-Acetyl-3-methylpyrazine in flavor development (Pereira et al., 2020).

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

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)

176.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

80 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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