Description

2-Isobutylthiazole is a high-purity, highly volatile heterocyclic compound valued for its potent, characteristic aroma. It serves as a critical flavor and fragrance ingredient, imparting green, tomato leaf, and bell pepper notes to complex formulations. This product is essential for flavorists and perfumers in the food, beverage, and personal care industries seeking authentic natural character and consistent quality.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A key component in creating and enhancing green, vegetative, and tomato-like flavor profiles for savory foods, snacks, and beverages.
• Perfumery: Used as a top note in fine fragrances and functional perfumes to add fresh, green, and earthy nuances.
• Food Additives: Incorporated into flavor systems for processed foods, sauces, and soups to replicate the taste of fresh vegetables.
• Aroma Chemicals: Serves as a building block or modifier in the synthesis of more complex aroma molecules.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Utilized in scented products like lotions, soaps, and detergents to provide a natural, green olfactory character.
• Research & Development: Employed as a reference standard or intermediate in organic synthesis and analytical chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Isobutylthiazole
CAS No.	18640-74-9
Molecular Formula	C7H11NS
Molecular Weight	141.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Methylpropyl)thiazole; Isobutylthiazole; FEMA 3134; 2-Isobutyl-1,3-thiazole; Thiazole, 2-(2-methylpropyl)-; 2-(2-Methylpropyl)-δ⁴-thiazoline; Isobutyl thiazole; 2-Isobutyl-thiazole
EINECS	242-447-6

Quality Control

Our 2-Isobutylthiazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets stringent specifications for identity, purity, and olfactory profile, consistent with industry standards such as FCC and FEMA. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and chromatographic data is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and quality assurance for your formulations.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flame. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C (36-46°F) for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.495 - 1.505
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.980 - 1.000
Odor	Characteristic green, tomato leaf

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.