Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2-Isopropyl-4-methyl-3-thiazoline
Synonym(s)	2,5-Dihydro-2-isopropyl-4-methylthiazole; Thiazole, 2,5-dihydro-4-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2014 (Session 79)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	4-methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)-2,5-dihydro-1,3-thiazole
JECFA number	2206
CAS number	67936-13-4
FEMA number	4767
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	143.25
Chemical formula	C7H13NS
Physical form/odour	Clear liquid; Toasted, sulfury, sweet cocoa aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	45-46° (0.75 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max	2
Refractive index	1.4971-1.5470
Specific gravity	0.9936-1.0740 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	MS, HNMR
Spectrum