4-Methyl-5-thiazolylethyl acetate CAS 656-53-1
4-Methyl-5-thiazolylethyl acetate (CAS 656-53-1) is a chemical compound used in biological research and flavor applications.
| Product Name |
4-Methyl-5-thiazolylethyl acetate |
| Synonyms |
- 4-Methyl-5-(2-acetoxyethyl)thiazole
- 4-Methyl-5-thiazoleethanol acetate
- 4-Methyl-5-thiazolylethyl acetate, Sulfurol acetate
- 4-Methyl-5-thiazolylethyl acetate >=98.0%
- 2-(4-Methyl-1,3-thiazol-5-yl)ethyl acetate
- 4-Methyl-5-thiazolylethyl acetate ,99%
- Acetic Acid 2-(4-Methyl-5-thiazolyl)ethyl Ester 5-(2-Acetoxyethyl)-4-methylthiazole
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| CAS |
656-53-1 |
| MF |
C8H11NO2S |
| Chemical Properties |
Colorless to light yellow liquid |
Applications
4-Methyl-5-thiazolylethyl Acetate is used in biological research for studies on the contribution of oxidized tallow to aroma characteristics of beef-like process flavors, assessed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and partial least squares regression.
Sensory Characteristics
Taste threshold values: At 10 ppm exhibits meaty, brothy, bready and brown notes with beefy, bloody and chicken characteristics.
Odor Type: Meaty
Flavor and Fragrance Industry Applications
Thiazole derivatives are known for their potent, often sulfurous aromas. They occur naturally in various foods (coffee, roasted meat, popcorn) and are used in small quantities to create complex flavor and fragrance profiles.
Safety and Regulatory Status
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GRAS status: Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use as a flavoring agent by FEMA
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FEMA number: 3205
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JECFA number: 1054
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JECFA evaluation: Evaluated in 2002 (Session 59); ADI accepted with comment "No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent"
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CoE number: 11620
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FDA status: Listed in Substances Added to Food (EAFUS) as a flavoring agent or adjuvant
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Certifications: Available as Halal, Kosher, and suitable for vegan/vegetarian applications