Description

2-Ethyl-2,4,5-Trimethyl-5H-1,3-Thiazole is a heterocyclic organic compound belonging to the thiazole family, valued for its potent organoleptic properties. This compound is a key flavor and fragrance ingredient, providing characteristic nutty, roasted, and meaty notes essential for creating complex sensory profiles. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, food processing, and fine chemical synthesis industries.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Formulation: A crucial building block for creating savory, roasted, and nutty flavor profiles in processed foods, snacks, and savory seasonings.
• Food Additive Production: Used in the synthesis of reaction flavors and as a component in flavor enhancers for meat analogs, soups, and sauces.
• Fine Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of more complex heterocyclic compounds for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Aroma Chemical Manufacturing: Incorporated into fragrance compositions to impart earthy, green, or tobacco-like nuances in perfumery and cosmetic products.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D settings for studying thiazole chemistry and developing novel synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethyl-2,4,5-Trimethyl-5H-1,3-Thiazole
CAS No.	2289-64-7
Molecular Formula	C8H13NS
Molecular Weight	155.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,5-Trimethyl-2-ethyl-5H-1,3-thiazole; 2-Ethyl-2,4,5-trimethyl-δ5-thiazoline; FEMA 4315; 2-Ethyl-2,4,5-trimethyl-2,5-dihydrothiazole; 2,5-Dihydro-2,4,5-trimethyl-2-ethylthiazole; 2-Ethyl-2,4,5-trimethyl-4,5-dihydrothiazole
EINECS	218-938-6

Quality Control

Our 2-Ethyl-2,4,5-Trimethyl-5H-1,3-Thiazole is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for flavor and fragrance applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.485 - 1.495
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.950 - 0.970
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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