2-Ethyl-5(6)-methylpyrazine

Independent reference data for 2-Ethyl-5(6)-methylpyrazine (CAS 13360-64-0), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

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

Synonyms and trade names

2-ETHYL-5-METHYLPYRAZINE; 13360-64-0; Pyrazine, 2-ethyl-5-methyl-; 2-Methyl-5-ethylpyrazine; 2-Ethyl-5-methyl pyrazine; FEMA No. 3154; 2,5-Methylethylpyrazine; BRN 0956719; W41R8X574D; 2-Ethyl-5-methyl-pyrazine; EINECS 236-416-6; AI3-34443; DTXSID6065422; FEMA 3154; 5-METHYL-2-ETHYLPYRAZINE; CHEBI:141542

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 Fruit, Green No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H226 (97.5%), H302 (100%)

H226 (97.5%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]

H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

What the public record says

2-Ethyl-5-methylpyrazine is identified by CAS 13360-64-0, molecular formula C7H10N2 and molecular weight 122.08 g/mol. UNII W41R8X574D; ChEBI 141542; InChIKey OXCKCFJIKRGXMM-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 79 °C (66 mm Hg); Density: 0.960-0.970; Refractive Index: 1.491-1.501.

Physical description and handling notes

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