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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
4,5-Dimethylthiazole |
| Synonym(s) |
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
4,5-Dimethylthiazole |
| JECFA number |
1035 |
| CAS number |
3581-91-7 |
| FEMA number |
3274 |
| COE number |
11606 |
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| Molecular weight |
113.18 |
| Chemical formula |
C5H7NS |
| Physical form/odour |
Clear colourless liquid; roasted, nutty, meaty, boiled poultry-like odour |
| Solubility |
Soluble in ether |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
| Boiling point (°C) |
158° (742 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
97% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
1.516-1.524 |
| Specific gravity |
1.067-1.072 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
NMR |
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