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Flavouring Thiazole
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Thiazole
JECFA number 1032
CAS number 288-47-1  
FEMA number 3615
COE number 11642
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 85.13 
Chemical formula C3H3NS  
Physical form/odour Colourless to pale yellow liquid; green, sweet, nutty, tomatoe note 
Solubility Slightly soluble in water; Soluble in ether 
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature 
Boiling point (°C) 115-118°
Assay min % 98
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.531-1.541
Specific gravity 1.198-1.202
Other requirements -
ID Test MS IR NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1032.gif



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