Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2-Pentylthiazole
Synonym(s)	2-Amyl thiazole
Latest JECFA evaluation	2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2-Pentyl-1,3-thiazole
JECFA number	2108
CAS number	37645-62-8
FEMA number	4641
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	155.26
Chemical formula	C8H13NS
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless to yellow liquid; Roasted aroma with cocoa notes
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	210-211°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.493-1.499
Specific gravity	0.991-0.998 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum