Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Pentylthiazole |
Synonym(s) |
2-Amyl thiazole |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2012 (Session 76) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Pentyl-1,3-thiazole |
JECFA number |
2108 |
CAS number |
37645-62-8 |
FEMA number |
4641 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
155.26 |
Chemical formula |
C8H13NS |
Physical form/odour |
Clear colourless to yellow liquid; Roasted aroma with cocoa notes |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble to insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
210-211° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.493-1.499 |
Specific gravity |
0.991-0.998 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
![](https://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/jecfa/img/jecfa76/2108-ms.gif)
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