4-acetyl-2-methyl pyrimidine
1-(2-methyl-4-pyrimidinyl)ethanone
Identification
| Name | 4-acetyl-2-methyl pyrimidine |
| IUPAC | 1-(2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)ethanone |
| CAS Number | 67860-38-2 |
| FDA UNII | 1S259JU961 |
| Molecular Formula | C7 H8 N2 O |
| Molecular Weight | 136.15396000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00209495 |
| Nikkaji Number | J1.586.266A |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1565 4-acetyl-2-methylpyrimidine |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 14.070 4-acetyl-2-methylpyrimidine |
| FEMA Number | 3654 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 67860-38-2 ; 4-ACETYL-2-METHYLPYRIMIDINE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 99.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.09600 to 1.10200 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 9.120 to 9.170 |
| Refractive Index | 1.50100 to 1.50700 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 87.00 to 89.00 °C. @ 10.00 mm Hg, 218.00 to 219.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 1.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.117000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 192.00 °F. TCC ( 88.89 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 0.528 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for 4-acetyl-2-methyl pyrimidine usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 0.011 (μg/capita/day) |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA) | 0.01 (μg/capita/day) |
| Threshold of Concern | 540 (μg/person/day) |
| Structure Class | II |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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