Description

2,4-Diethyl-5-Methylthiazole is a high-purity, volatile heterocyclic compound belonging to the thiazole class. It serves as a key flavor and fragrance intermediate, prized for its potent, nutty, and roasted character. This product is essential for manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, food, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create authentic savory profiles.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A crucial building block for synthesizing complex savory, meaty, and roasted flavor notes in processed foods, snacks, and savory applications.
• Food Additives: Used in the creation of reaction flavors and process flavorings to enhance or replicate the taste of cooked meats, nuts, and cocoa.
• Aroma Chemicals: Incorporated into fragrance compositions to add warm, earthy, and nutty nuances in fine perfumery and functional perfumes.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile specialty intermediate in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in analytical and synthetic chemistry research within academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Diethyl-5-Methylthiazole
CAS No.	52414-89-8
Molecular Formula	C8H13NS
Molecular Weight	155.26 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-2,4-diethylthiazole; 2,4-Diethyl-5-methyl-1,3-thiazole; FEMA 3620; 2,4-Diethyl-5-methylthiazole; Thiazole, 2,4-diethyl-5-methyl-
EINECS	257-903-9

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,4-Diethyl-5-Methylthiazole is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for flavor and fragrance ingredients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and physical parameters, is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.495 - 1.505
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.980 - 1.000

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