2,3-Dimethylpyrazine

CAS NO.：5910-89-4
Empirical Formula: C6H8N2
Molecular Weight: 108.14
MDL number: MFCD00006144
EINECS: 227-630-0
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-10-24 21:11:45

What is 2,3-Dimethylpyrazine?

Chemical properties

CLEAR YELLOW TO ORANGE LIQUID

Chemical properties

2,3-Dimethylpyrazine has a nutty, cocoa-like odor and green note.

What are the applications of Application

2,3-Dimethylpyrazine is a medium for bacterium strain DP-45, identified as Rhodococcus erythropolis to grow on

Definition

ChEBI: 2,3-Dimethylpyrazine is a member of pyrazines.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 28, p. 1703, 1963 DOI: 10.1021/jo01041a506

General Description

The bacterium strain DP-45, identified as Rhodococcus erythropolis, was grown on 2,3-dimethylpyrazine.

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. Flammable liquid when exposed to heat, sparks, or flame. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx

Properties of 2,3-Dimethylpyrazine

Melting point:	11-13 °C
Boiling point:	156 °C (lit.)
Density	1.011 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.507(lit.)
FEMA	3271 \| 2,3-DIMETHYLPYRAZINE
Flash point:	130 °F
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility	Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly)
pka	2.21±0.10(Predicted)
form	clear liquid
Specific Gravity	1.022
color	Colorless to Light orange to Yellow
PH	7 (H2O, 20℃)
Odor	roasted odor, reminiscent of nuts
JECFA Number	765
BRN	107908
CAS DataBase Reference	5910-89-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Pyrazine, 2,3-dimethyl-(5910-89-4)
EPA Substance Registry System	Pyrazine, 2,3-dimethyl- (5910-89-4)

Safety information for 2,3-Dimethylpyrazine

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H226:Flammable liquids H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.