Description

Fema 3242 CAS NO 20834-59-7 is a high-purity chemical compound, also known as 2,4,5-Trimethyl-δ-3-oxazoline, valued for its unique organoleptic properties. This compound is a key flavor and fragrance ingredient, providing characteristic nutty, roasted, and cereal-like notes essential for creating complex sensory profiles. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, food and beverage, and specialty chemical industries seeking to enhance product authenticity and consumer appeal.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Formulation: A crucial building block for creating and enhancing nutty, roasted coffee, cocoa, and cereal flavor profiles in food products and savory applications.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Used in the production of snacks, baked goods, confectionery, dairy alternatives, and ready-to-drink beverages to impart authentic roasted notes.
• Seasoning & Savory Blends: Incorporated into meat analogs, soups, sauces, and instant noodles to provide depth and a desirable roasted character.
• Aroma Chemicals: Serves as a key intermediate or component in the synthesis of more complex aroma molecules for perfumery and functional fragrances.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a reagent or intermediate in organic synthesis for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research due to its oxazoline structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fema 3242
CAS No.	20834-59-7
Molecular Formula	C6H11NO
Molecular Weight	113.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,5-Trimethyl-δ³-oxazoline; 2,4,5-Trimethyl-4,5-dihydrooxazole; 3-Oxazoline, 2,4,5-trimethyl-; FEMA 3242; Trimethyloxazoline; 2,4,5-Trimethyl-2-oxazoline; Flavor ingredient 3242
EINECS	244-088-7

Quality Control

Our Fema 3242 is produced and tested to meet the stringent requirements of flavor and fragrance applications. Quality is assured through a battery of analytical tests including chromatography and spectroscopy to guarantee identity, purity, and organoleptic consistency. While not a pharmacopoeial material, production follows cGMP principles where applicable, and a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and safety data is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.430 - 1.440
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.