2,5-Dimethylpyrazine
Agent Name
2,5-Dimethylpyrazine
CAS Number
123-32-0
Formula
C6-H8-N2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
2,5-Dimethyl-1,4-diazine; 2,5-Dimethylparadiazine; 2,5-Dimethylpyrazine (natural); Pyrazine, 2,5-dimethyl-; [ChemIDplus] Glycoline; Ketine; [JECFA]
Category
Pyrazines
Description
Colorless liquid with a pleasant odor; mp = 15 deg C; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]
Comments
Causes convulsions in acute intraperitoneal studies of mice; [RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] A skin and strong eye irritant; Harmful by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.5 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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