Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Acetylthiazole |
Synonym(s) |
1-(Thiazol-2-yl)ethan-1-one;2-Thiazolyl methyl ketone;Methyl 2-thiazolyl ketone |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Acetylthiazole |
JECFA number |
1041 |
CAS number |
24295-03-2 |
FEMA number |
3328 |
COE number |
11726 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
127.17 |
Chemical formula |
C5H5ONS |
Physical form/odour |
Clear, colourless to pale yellow, oily liquid; cocoa, hazelnut, popcorn, bread-like odour |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; Soluble in fats, oils, most organic solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
89-91° (12 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.543-1.550 |
Specific gravity |
1.225-1.229 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
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