Description

5-Ethyl-2,4-Dimethylthiazole is a heterocyclic organic compound belonging to the thiazole family, valued for its distinctive organoleptic properties. This compound serves as a key flavor and fragrance ingredient, imparting nutty, roasted, and meaty notes to a variety of formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, food and beverage, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking to enhance product sensory profiles.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: A crucial building block for creating and enhancing nutty, roasted, cocoa, and savory meat flavor profiles in processed foods, snacks, and beverages.
• Food Additive Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of reaction flavors and as a component in complex flavor blends for soups, sauces, gravies, and savory snacks.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate in the production of more complex heterocyclic compounds for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Aroma Chemicals: Employed in the formulation of perfumes, colognes, and functional products requiring warm, roasted olfactory notes.
• Seasoning and Condiment Production: Incorporated into seasoning mixes and bouillon cubes to provide depth and authentic cooked meat characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Ethyl-2,4-Dimethylthiazole
CAS No.	38205-61-7
Molecular Formula	C7H11NS
Molecular Weight	141.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dimethyl-5-ethylthiazole; 5-Ethyl-2,4-dimethyl-1,3-thiazole; FEMA 4315; 5-Ethyl-2,4-dimethylthiazole; Thiazole, 5-ethyl-2,4-dimethyl-; 2,4-Dimethyl-5-ethyl-1,3-thiazole; 5-Ethyl-2,4-dimethyl-δ³-thiazoline
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Quality Control

Our 5-Ethyl-2,4-Dimethylthiazole is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for flavor and fragrance applications. We ensure high purity and consistent organoleptic quality through rigorous analytical controls, including gas chromatography (GC) and organoleptic evaluation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific gravity 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, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.980 - 1.010
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.490 - 1.510

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