W368008

2-Ethyl-4-methylthiazole

≥98%, FG

• Synonym(s): 2-ethyl-4-methyl-1,3-thiazole
• 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
• organoleptic: green; nutty
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• biological source: synthetic
• agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets requirements for JECFA
• food allergen: no known allergens

Properties

• 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

Description

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 [1]. 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 [2].

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 [1].
• Key aroma compound in chicken soup stock. [3]

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• signalword: Warning
• hcodes: H226,H315,H319,H335
• pcodes: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• target_organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class: 3 - Flammable liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: 129.2 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 54 °C - closed cup
• ppe: Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter