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W368008

Sigma-Aldrich

2-Ethyl-4-methylthiazole

≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

2-ethyl-4-methyl-1,3-thiazole

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H9NS
CAS Number:
15679-12-6
Molecular Weight:
127.21
FEMA Number:
3680
EC Number:
239-757-9
Council of Europe no.:
11612
MDL number:
MFCD00036621
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901532
Flavis number:
15.033
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets requirements for JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002

Assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.505 (lit.)

bp

161-162 °C (lit.)

density

1.026 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

green; nutty

SMILES string

CCc1nc(C)cs1

InChI

1S/C6H9NS/c1-3-6-7-5(2)4-8-6/h4H,3H2,1-2H3

InChI key

VGRVKVGGUPOCMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

2-Ethyl-4-methylthiazoleis a heterocyclic compound belonging to the thiazole family of molecules and is commonly used as a flavoring and fragrance agent . Two-ethyl-4-methylthiazole can be found in coffee. This flavoring is used to flavor baked goods, candy, coffee, cocoa, nuts, savory, and meat dishes. It has coffee, cocoa, meat, and a rubbery aroma and flavor .

Application

2-ethyl-4-methyl-1,3-thiazole is:
  • Safe and effective flavoring agent for use in animal feed, provided it is used at recommended levels and guidelines .
  • Key aroma compound in chicken soup stock.

Pictograms

FlameExclamation mark
GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H226,H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

129.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

54 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 2 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

JAN Code

W368008-100G:
W368008-BULK-K:
W368008-VAR-K:
W368008-100G-K:4548173979755
W368008-1KG-K:4548173979762
W368008-25G-K:4548173979779
W368008-SAMPLE-K:
W368008-25G:
W368008-1KG:
W368008-SAMPLE:

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Safety and efficacy of thiazoles, thiophene and thiazoline belonging to chemical group 29 when used as flavourings for all animal species
EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP)
EFSA Journal, 14(6), e04441-e04441 (2016)
Aroma chemicals II: heterocycles
Zviely M
Chemistry and Technology of Flavors and Fragrances., 85-85 (2004)
Characterization of the key aroma compounds in chicken soup stock using aroma extract dilution analysis
Takakura Y, et al.
Food Science and Technology Research, 20(1), 109-113 (2014)

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