NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

2,6-Dimethylpyrazine

Also known as: 2,6-Dimethyl-1,4-diazine, 2,6-Dimethylparadiazine, 2,6-Dimethylpiazine, EINECS 203-589-4, FEMA No. 3273 (+3 more)

CAS 108-50-9

2,6-Dimethylpyrazine (CAS 108-50-9) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 3 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE NOAEL studies
NOAEL studies
5
SOURCE Chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
3
SOURCE EU CLP Annex VI
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 14 fields
Name
2,6-Dimethylpyrazine
CAS Number
108-50-9
DTXSID
DTXSID5047619
Molecular Formula
C6H8N2
InChI Key
HJFZAYHYIWGLNL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
108.068748
Synonyms
2,6-Dimethyl-1,4-diazine2,6-Dimethylparadiazine2,6-DimethylpiazineEINECS 203-589-4FEMA No. 3273UNII-N77Q72C9I32,6-Dimethyl-PyrazineFEMA 3273

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 4 records
FragranceFlavouring and nutrient

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
ListKeywordSource
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
EuropeEuropean CommissionFl@vis
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 5 of 5 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
N77Q72C9I3UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
N77Q72C9I3UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
N77Q72C9I3UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
N77Q72C9I3UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
=880mg/kg bwLD50oralRatNTP ICE acute oral

Showing 5 of 5 studies

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Fragrance
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Food Safety Data

Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.

SOURCE EFSA 1 records

ADI: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent mg/kg bw

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Cannabis Data

Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.

SOURCE Cannabis regulatory / lab data efsa substances

1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for 2,6-Dimethylpyrazine?

2,6-Dimethylpyrazine has 5 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is N77Q72C9I3 UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include 2,6-Dimethylpyrazine?

2,6-Dimethylpyrazine appears on 3 regulatory/inventory lists including IFRA Transparency, Europe, food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019). Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 2,6-Dimethylpyrazine used in cosmetics?

Yes, 2,6-Dimethylpyrazine is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name 2,6-Dimethylpyrazine. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for 2,6-Dimethylpyrazine come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, EFSA / FDA GRAS, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is 2,6-Dimethylpyrazine used outside industrial chemicals?

2,6-Dimethylpyrazine also appears in cosmetics, food safety, cannabis databases.