Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Ethyl-4-methylthiazole |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Ethyl-4-methylthiazole |
JECFA number |
1044 |
CAS number |
15679-12-6 |
FEMA number |
3680 |
COE number |
11612 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
127.21 |
Chemical formula |
C6H9NS |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless to pale yellow liquid; nutty, green odour |
Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water; Soluble in fats |
Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
161-162° |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.500-1.510 |
Specific gravity |
1.026-1.031 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS IR NMR |
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