Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	cis- and trans-5-Ethyl-4-methyl-2-(1-methylpropyl)-thiazoline
Synonym(s)	5-Ethyl-2,5-dihydro-4-methyl-2-(1-methylpropyl)-thiazole
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	5-Ethyl-4-methyl-2-(1-methylpropyl)-thiazoline
JECFA number	1762
CAS number	83418-54-6
FEMA number	4318
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	185.33
Chemical formula	C10H19NS
Physical form/odour	Yellow liquid; Meaty, nutty, cooked, brown roasted aroma
Solubility	Soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	253°
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.487-1.493
Specific gravity	0.950-0.956
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR HNMR MS
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