2-Ethyl-4-methyl thiazole Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

161-162 °C(lit.)

Density 

1.026 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

FEMA 

3680 | 2-ETHYL-4-METHYLTHIAZOLE

refractive index 

n20/D 1.505(lit.)

Flash point:

130 °F

pka

3.67±0.10(Predicted)

Specific Gravity

1.03

JECFA Number

1044

CAS DataBase Reference

15679-12-6(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

2-Ethyl-4-methylthiazole(15679-12-6)

EPA Substance Registry System

Thiazole, 2-ethyl-4-methyl- (15679-12-6)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

10-36/37/38

Safety Statements 

16-26-36

RIDADR 

UN 1993 3/PG 3

WGK Germany 

3

Hazard Note 

Irritant

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

3

PackingGroup 

III

HS Code 

29341000

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2-Ethyl-4-methyl thiazole Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

clear colorless or pale yellow to

Chemical Properties

2-Ethyl-4-methylthiazole has a nutty, green odor

Occurrence

Reported found in roasted coffee, raspberry and roasted pork.

Preparation

By esterification of cis-3-hexenol with benzoic acid.

Aroma threshold values

Detection: 100 ppb. Aroma characteristics at 0.1%: musty, oily, nutty, cocoa powdery with a coffee top note, casky and whiskey-like, with a slight meaty savory nuance.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 0.10–0.50 ppm: oily, woody, musty cocoa powdery with a coffee bean nuance

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• Ethyl formate
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