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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 4-Methyl-5-vinylthiazole
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 4-Methyl-5-vinylthiazole
JECFA number 1038
CAS number 1759-28-0
FEMA number 3313
COE number 11633
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 125.19
Chemical formula C6H7NS
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; nutty, cocoa-like odour
Solubility Soluble in organic solvents
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C) 78-80° (25 mm Hg)
Assay min % 97%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.560-1.570
Specific gravity 1.091-1.095
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