| Name | 2-Methylthiopyrazine |
| Synonyms | FEMA 3231 FEMA NUMBER 3231 (METHYLTHIO)PYRAZINE 2-Methylthiopyrazine (Methylthio)pyrazine 2-(methylthio)pyrazine 2-(METHYLTHIO)PYRAZINE PYRAZINYLMETHYL SULFIDE METHYL PYRAZINYL SULFIDE Pyrazine,2-(Methylthio)- (Methylmercapto)pyrazine Methyl pyrazinyl sulphide 2-METHYLSULFANYL-PYRAZINE 2-(methylsulfanyl)pyrazine |
| CAS | 21948-70-9 |
| EINECS | 244-675-1 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C5H6N2S/c1-8-5-4-6-2-3-7-5/h2-4H,1H3 |
| InChIKey | KBPBOWBQRUXMFV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C5H6N2S |
| Molar Mass | 126.18 |
| Density | 1.19±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| Melting Point | 44 °C |
| Boling Point | 221.2±20.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Flash Point | 87.6°C |
| JECFA Number | 796 |
| Solubility | soluble in Methanol |
| Vapor Presure | 0.161mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | solid |
| Color | White to Orange to Green |
| Odor | nutty, sweet, meaty, slightly green flavor |
| BRN | 878423 |
| pKa | 0.10±0.10(Predicted) |
| Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Refractive Index | 1.574 |
| Use | For daily use, food flavor |
| Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful![]() |
| Risk Codes | R22 - Harmful if swallowed R37/38 - Irritating to respiratory system and skin. R41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes |
| Safety Description | S22 - Do not breathe dust. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S39 - Wear eye / face protection. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29339900 |
| Raw Materials | Methanethiol,sodium salt |
| FEMA | 3231 | PYRAZINYL METHYL SULFIDE |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
| usage limit | FEMA: beverages, cold drinks, baked products, all 1.0 mg/kg. |
| Use | Used as daily and edible essence |