Description

5-Ethyl-4-Methylthiazole is a high-purity heterocyclic organic compound with a distinctive, potent aroma. This chemical serves as a critical flavor and fragrance intermediate, prized for its ability to impart nutty, roasted, and meaty notes to complex formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance and food ingredient industries seeking to create authentic savory profiles and enhance product palatability.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A key building block for creating and enhancing savory, roasted, nutty, and meaty flavor profiles in processed foods, snacks, and savory applications.
• Food Ingredient Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of reaction flavors and as a component in flavor blends for soups, sauces, gravies, and ready-to-eat meals.
• Aroma Chemical Production: Acts as a precursor or modifier in the synthesis of more complex aroma chemicals for perfumery and functional fragrances.
• Research & Development: Serves as a valuable reference standard and synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry and flavor science research.
• Animal Feed Additives: Potential use in palatability enhancers for pet food and livestock feed to improve intake.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Ethyl-4-Methylthiazole
CAS No.	31883-01-9
Molecular Formula	C6H9NS
Molecular Weight	127.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-5-ethylthiazole; 5-Ethyl-4-methyl-1,3-thiazole; FEMA 3915; 4-Methyl-5-ethyl-1,3-thiazole; Thiazole, 5-ethyl-4-methyl-; Nutty thiazole; 31883-01-9
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Quality Control

Our 5-Ethyl-4-Methylthiazole is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity, identity confirmation, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, specific gravity, and refractive index are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.995 - 1.015
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.495 - 1.505

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