Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2,5-Dimethylthiazole
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2,5-Dimethylthiazole
JECFA number	1758
CAS number	4175-66-0
FEMA number	4035
COE number
FLAVIS number	15.063
Molecular weight	113.18
Chemical formula	C5H7NS
Physical form/odour	Yellow liquid; Cooked, brown and roasted nutty aroma
Solubility	Soluble in non-polar solvents; slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	148-150°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.523-1.527
Specific gravity	1.114-1.124 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR MS
Spectrum