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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 2,4,5-Trimethylthiazole
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2,4,5-Trimethylthiazole
JECFA number 1036
CAS number 13623-11-5
FEMA number 3325
COE number 11650
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 127.21
Chemical formula C6H9NS
Physical form/odour Clear colourless liquid; cocoa, dark chocolate, nutty, coffee-like odour
Solubility Soluble in organic solvents
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C) 65-67° (20 mm Hg)
Assay min % 97%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.503-1.511
Specific gravity 1.011-1.015
Other requirements
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