Description

4-Methyl-5-thiazolylethanyl octanoate is a high-purity specialty ester used as a key flavor and fragrance intermediate. This compound is valued for its ability to impart unique savory, meaty, and roasted notes, making it essential for creating complex flavor profiles. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, food ingredient, and fine chemical synthesis industries.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A critical building block for synthesizing savory flavorings, particularly for meat, seafood, and savory snack applications.
• Food Ingredient Manufacturing: Used in the production of reaction flavors and process flavorings to enhance umami and roasted characteristics.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals requiring the thiazole moiety.
• Nutritional & Feed Additives: Employed in the development of palatability enhancers for animal feed and pet food products.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying flavor chemistry and developing novel aroma compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methyl-5-thiazolylethanyl octanoate
CAS No.	102175-98-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₂₃NO₂S
Molecular Weight	269.40 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-5-(2-octanoyloxyethyl)thiazole; 5-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-4-methylthiazole octanoate; Octanoic acid 2-(4-methyl-5-thiazolyl)ethyl ester; Flavor ingredient 4-Methyl-5-thiazoleethanol octanoate; 4-Methyl-5-thiazolylethanol octanoate; 4-Methyl-5-β-hydroxyethylthiazole octanoate; Thiazole derivative CAS 102175-98-4
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Quality Control

Our 4-Methyl-5-thiazolylethanyl octanoate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for flavor and fragrance applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, specific gravity, and refractive index are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.480 - 1.490
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.020 - 1.050

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