Identification
CAS.No.:
32974-92-8
FL.No.:
14.049
FEMA.No.:
3250
NAS.No.:
3250
CoE.No.:
11293
EINECS.No.:
251-316-2
JECFA.No.:
785
Description
2-Acetyl-3-ethylpyrazine has a nutty, popcorn, potato chip, meaty odor.
Regulatory Status
CoE: n/a
FDA: n/a
FDA (other): n/a
JECFA: ADI: Acceptable. No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavoring agent (2001).
Usage
Reported uses (ppm): (FEMA, 1994)
Gelatins, puddings
0.1
0.1
Natural occurrence
Reported found in pork liver and cocoa.
Chemical Properties
Yellow liquid
Chemical Properties
2-Acetyl-3-ethylpyrazine has a nutty, popcorn, potato chip, meaty odor
Occurrence
Reported found in pork liver and cocoa
Preparation
From 2-ethyl-3-methylpyrazine by bromination, followed by oxidation to the ketone
Definition
ChEBI: 2-Acetyl-3-ethylpyrazine is an aromatic ketone.
