Description

2-Isobutyl-4,5-Dimethylthiazole is a high-purity, highly volatile heterocyclic compound belonging to the thiazole family, valued for its potent and characteristic aroma. This chemical is a critical building block and flavor/fragrance ingredient, prized for its ability to impart green, earthy, and nutty notes. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, food and beverage, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking reliable, high-quality aroma chemicals for their formulations.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key aroma chemical used to create and enhance green, earthy, nutty, and roasted nuances in perfumes, colognes, and personal care products.
• Food & Beverage Flavoring: Employed as a synthetic flavoring agent to impart savory, meaty, or roasted characteristics to processed foods, snacks, and savory flavor systems.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile intermediate or starting material in the synthesis of more complex agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Applied to modify and improve the sensory profile of tobacco products.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for organoleptic studies and chemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Isobutyl-4,5-Dimethylthiazole
CAS No.	53498-32-1
Molecular Formula	C9H15NS
Molecular Weight	169.29 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Methylpropyl)-4,5-dimethylthiazole; 4,5-Dimethyl-2-isobutylthiazole; FEMA 3137; Isobutyl Dimethylthiazole; 2-Isobutyl-4,5-dimethyl-1,3-thiazole; Thiazole, 2-isobutyl-4,5-dimethyl-
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Quality Control

Our 2-Isobutyl-4,5-Dimethylthiazole is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and organoleptic profile consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, specific gravity, refractive index, and organoleptic assessment are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flame. 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: 2-8°C (cold chain) for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.950 - 0.980
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.480 - 1.500
Organoleptic	Characteristic green, earthy, nutty odor

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