2-Acetyl-3-methylpyrazine

Independent reference data for 2-Acetyl-3-methylpyrazine (CAS 23787-80-6), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings IndexFlavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Synonyms and trade names

2-ACETYL-3-METHYLPYRAZINE; 1-(3-methylpyrazin-2-yl)ethanone; 1-(3-methylpyrazin-2-yl)ethan-1-one; Ethanone, 1-(3-methylpyrazinyl)-; 2-Methyl-3-acetylpyrazine; 1-(3-Methylpyrazinyl)ethan-1-one; 3-Acetyl-2-methylpyrazine; UNII-7U5TEW2Y2B; 7U5TEW2Y2B; Pyrazine, 2-acetyl-3-methyl; Pyrazine, 3-acetyl-2-methyl; Ethanone, 1-(3-methyl-2-pyrazinyl)-; 1-(3-Methyl-2-pyrazinyl)ethanone; EINECS 245-889-8; 1-[3-Methyl-2-pyrazinyl]-1-ethanone; DTXSID7066932

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent TRS 909-JECFA 57/51

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H302 (94.8%)

H302 (94.8%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

P264, P270, P301+P317, P330, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

What the public record says

2-Acetyl-3-methylpyrazine · CAS 23787-80-6 · C7H8N2O. UNII 7U5TEW2Y2B. Boiling Point: 265.00 to 266.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 90 °C (20 mm Hg); Density: 1.105-1.114.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.