Description

4-Methyl-5-Acetyl Thiazole is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic compound that serves as a key flavor and fragrance intermediate. Its distinct nutty, roasted, and meaty aroma profile makes it an essential building block for creating complex flavor formulations. This compound is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, food and beverage, and fine chemical synthesis industries.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A crucial ingredient for replicating savory, roasted, and nutty notes in meat, coffee, chocolate, and nut flavorings.
• Food & Beverage Additives: Used in the creation of reaction flavors and savory enhancers for snacks, soups, sauces, and processed foods.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of more complex aroma chemicals and pharmaceutical compounds.
• Perfumery: Employed to add unique roasted and earthy nuances to fragrance compositions.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in organic chemistry research and analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methyl-5-Acetyl Thiazole
CAS No.	38205-55-9
Molecular Formula	C6H7NOS
Molecular Weight	141.19 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Acetyl-4-methylthiazole; 4-Methyl-5-acetyl-1,3-thiazole; 4-Methyl-5-thiazolylethanone; 1-(4-Methyl-1,3-thiazol-5-yl)ethanone; FEMA 2856; Flavor ingredient 4-Methyl-5-acetylthiazole; Roasted thiazole; Nutty thiazole
EINECS	253-851-6

Quality Control

Our 4-Methyl-5-Acetyl Thiazole is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC and HPLC analysis, to ensure high purity and consistent organoleptic properties. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at 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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.540 - 1.545
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.180 - 1.190
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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