FragrancesFragrance Ingredient (2-Ethyl-4-methylthiazole) -> IFRA transparency List
Food AdditivesFLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT -> FDA Substance added to food
Density1.026-1.031
Flavoring AgentsEU Flavoring substances
Solubility · 2 items
Slightly soluble in water; Soluble in fats
Miscible at room temperature (in ethanol)
Boiling Point · 2 items
161.00 to 162.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
161-162 °C
Refractive Index1.500-1.510
Physical Description · 2 items
Liquid
Colourless to pale yellow liquid; nutty, green odour
Physicochemical properties
Safety & regulation
Safety information is for reference only and does not replace the supplier’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS), applicable regulations, or professional assessment.
GHS classification
GHS Classification · 4 items
Warning
H302 (97.1%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
P264, P270, P301+P317, P330, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
Aggregated GHS information provided per 1600 reports by companies from 10 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.
Hazard information
Regulatory Information · 3 items
Chemical: Thiazole, 2-ethyl-4-methyl-
Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 (amended)
Thiazole, 2-ethyl-4-methyl-: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Hazard Classes and CategoriesAcute Tox. 4 (97.1%)
Safety data
PPE
Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
General Manufacturing InformationThiazole, 2-ethyl-4-methyl-: ACTIVE
Applications
OccurrenceReported found in roasted coffee, raspberry and roasted pork.
Uses2-ethyl-4-methyl-1,3-thiazole is:Safe and effective flavoring agent for use in animal feed, provided it is used at recommended levels and guidelines .Key aroma compound in chicken soup stock.
Preparation methods
PreparationBy esterification of cis-3-hexenol with benzoic acid.