Agent Name
2-Ethylpyrazine
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
2-Ethyl-1,4-diazine; Ethylpyrazine; Pyrazine, ethyl-; Pyrazine, 2-ethyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Description
Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer for foods; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Vapor Pressure
1.67 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, n.o.s."
Other Information
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