Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2-Isopropyl-4-methylthiazole
Synonym(s)	4-Methyl-2-isopropylthiazole
Latest JECFA evaluation	2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2-Isopropyl-4-methylthiazole
JECFA number	1037
CAS number	15679-13-7
FEMA number	3555
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	141.24
Chemical formula	C7H11NS
Physical form/odour	Colourless to pale yellow liquid; green, herbaceous, vegetable, earthy odour
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water; Miscible in fats
Solubility in ethanol	Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C)	92° (50 mm Hg)
Assay min %	96%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.480-1.502
Specific gravity	1.001-1.006
Other requirements
ID Test	MS IR NMR
Spectrum