Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
4,5-Dimethyl-2-isobutylthiazole |
Synonym(s) |
2-Isobutyl-4,5-dimethyl thiazole |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2012 (Session 76) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
4,5-Dimethyl-2-(2-methylpropyl)-1,3-thiazole |
JECFA number |
2109 |
CAS number |
53498-32-1 |
FEMA number |
4647 |
COE number |
11617 |
FLAVIS number |
15.078 |
Molecular weight |
169.29 |
Chemical formula |
C9H15NS |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless to pale yellow liquid; Earthy, nutty, green vegetative aroma |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble to insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
266-267° |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.490-1.498 |
Specific gravity |
0.967-0.975 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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