2-Isopropyl-4-methyl thiazole

CAS NO.：15679-13-7
Empirical Formula: C7H11NS
Molecular Weight: 141.23
MDL number: MFCD00036561
EINECS: 239-758-4
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-08-21 22:41:43

What is 2-Isopropyl-4-methyl thiazole?

Description

2-Isopropyl-4-methylthiazole is green, vegetable, nutty, rooty, and earthy.

Chemical properties

clear colorless to yellow liquid

Chemical properties

2-Isopropyl-4-methylthiazole has a green, herbaceous, vegetable, earthy odor

Occurrence

Reported found in roasted meat, fried potato, tomato, oat g

Definition

ChEBI: A 1,3-thiazole that is substituted at positions 2 and 4 by isopropyl and methyl groups, respectively. A fruit flavour intensifier, it has a peach flavour with distinct vegetable and tropical notes. Also used in apricot, nectarine, durian, mango, pear and b ackcurrant flavours. Present in Indonesian durian fruit (Durio zibethinus), red tomatoes, yeast extract, coriander seed oil, and roast meats.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 2 ppm: alliaceous, earthy, sulfury coffee with a tropical fruity nuance

Properties of 2-Isopropyl-4-methyl thiazole

Boiling point:	92 °C50 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	1.001 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.5(lit.)
FEMA	3555 \| 2-ISOPROPYL-4-METHYLTHIAZOLE
Flash point:	137 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
form	clear liquid
pka	3.63±0.10(Predicted)
Specific Gravity	1.00
color	Colorless to Brown
Odor	at 0.10 % in dipropylene glycol. tropical fruit green vegetable nut rooty earthy
JECFA Number	1037
CAS DataBase Reference	15679-13-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Thiazole, 4-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-(15679-13-7)
EPA Substance Registry System	Thiazole, 4-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)- (15679-13-7)

Safety information for 2-Isopropyl-4-methyl thiazole

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H226:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.