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Flavouring 4,5-Dimethyl-2-isobutyl-3-thiazoline
Synonym(s) 2,5-Dihydro-4,5-dimethyl-2-(2-methylpropyl)thiazole
2-Isobutyl-4,5-dimethyl-3-thiazoline
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 4,5-Dimethyl-2-isobutyl-3-thiazoline
JECFA number 1045
CAS number 65894-83-9  
FEMA number 3621
COE number -
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 171.31 
Chemical formula C9H17NS  
Physical form/odour Clear to amber liquid; meaty, spicy, herbaceous odour 
Solubility Insoluble in water; Miscible in fats 
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature 
Boiling point (°C) 71° (4 mm Hg)
Assay min % 97
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.483-1.489
Specific gravity 0.933-0.937
Other requirements [60:40 mix of cis and trans isomers]
ID Test MS IR NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1045.gif



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