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Flavouring 2-(5-Methyl-4-thiazolyl)ethyl formate
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-(5-Methyl-4-thiazolyl)ethyl formate
JECFA number 1751
CAS number 90731-56-9  
FEMA number 4275
COE number -
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 171.22 
Chemical formula C7H9NO2S  
Physical form/odour Colourless to yellow liquid; Nutty, brown, roasted aroma 
Solubility Soluble in non-polar solvents; slightly soluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 155-156°
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max 2
Refractive index 1.518-1.524
Specific gravity 1.215-1.221
Other requirements -
ID Test HNMR MS
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1751-hnmr.gif
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