Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Trimethyloxazole
Synonym(s)	2,4,5-Trimethyloxazole
Latest JECFA evaluation	2005 (Session 65)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	Trimethyloxazole
JECFA number	1553
CAS number	20662-84-4
FEMA number
COE number
FLAVIS number	13.169
Molecular weight	111.14
Chemical formula	C6H9ON
Physical form/odour	Yellowish liquid; Boiled beef aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	134°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.438-1.446
Specific gravity	0.956-0.964
Other requirements
ID Test	NMR
Spectrum