Industrial 4-Methyl-5-Thiazole CAS 137-00-8 Flavor Intermediate Chemical
5-Hydroxyethyl-4-methylthiazole is a high-purity chemical compound with CAS number 137-00-8, featuring a distinctive meaty, roasted odor profile suitable for various industrial applications.
Chemical Specifications
| Chemical Name |
5-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-4-Methylthiazole |
| CAS Number |
137-00-8 |
| Purity |
>99% |
| Physical Characteristics |
Colorless to light yellow liquid |
| FEMA |
3204
|
| Odor Profile |
Meaty, roasted
|
Food Industry Applications
Approved as temporary food flavoring agent for:
- Nut products
- Dairy products
- Meat products
- Chocolate flavor formulations
- Milk and nut flavor compositions
Pharmaceutical Applications
Serves as important intermediate in synthesis processes.
Flavor & Fragrance Industry
Thiazole derivatives are historically significant in flavor chemistry. 4-Methylthiazole-5-thiazoleethanol serves as a precursor for synthesizing compounds that impart roasted, nutty, or meaty notes, used in creating complex flavor profiles for food products and savory flavor enhancers.
