Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2-Acetylthiazole
Synonym(s)	1-(Thiazol-2-yl)ethan-1-one;2-Thiazolyl methyl ketone;Methyl 2-thiazolyl ketone
Latest JECFA evaluation	2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2-Acetylthiazole
JECFA number	1041
CAS number	24295-03-2
FEMA number	3328
COE number	11726
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	127.17
Chemical formula	C5H5ONS
Physical form/odour	Clear, colourless to pale yellow, oily liquid; cocoa, hazelnut, popcorn, bread-like odour
Solubility	Insoluble in water; Soluble in fats, oils, most organic solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C)	89-91° (12 mm Hg)
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.543-1.550
Specific gravity	1.225-1.229
Other requirements
ID Test	NMR
Spectrum