Description

2-Acetylthiazole is a high-purity organic compound with the CAS registry number 24295-03-2, valued for its potent, nutty, and popcorn-like aroma. This versatile flavor and fragrance intermediate is essential for creating authentic roasted and savory notes in complex formulations. It is a critical raw material for flavorists and perfumers in the food & beverage, fragrance, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking reliable quality and consistent organoleptic properties.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Manufacturing: A key building block for creating savory, roasted, nutty, and popcorn flavor profiles in snacks, seasonings, and savory food products.
• Perfumery: Used as a specialty aroma chemical to impart unique roasted and nutty nuances in fine fragrances and personal care products.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Employed in the formulation of reaction flavors, savory enhancers, and meat flavorings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a synthetic precursor in the research and development of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Organic Synthesis: A valuable heterocyclic building block for research chemists in academia and industry for constructing more complex molecules.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Used to enhance and modify the flavor characteristics of tobacco products.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Acetylthiazole
CAS No.	24295-03-2
Molecular Formula	C5H5NOS
Molecular Weight	127.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(1,3-Thiazol-2-yl)ethanone; 1-(2-Thiazolyl)ethanone; 2-Thiazolylethanone; 2-Thiazolyl methyl ketone; Methyl 2-thiazolyl ketone; Acetylthiazole; FEMA 3328
EINECS	246-123-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Acetylthiazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and HPLC analysis, to ensure high purity and organoleptic consistency suitable for flavor and fragrance applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity profiles are available upon request.

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). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.548 - 1.552
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.220 - 1.230
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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