| Preferred name | 2,4,5-trimethyl thiazole |
| Trivial Name | 2,4,5-Trimethylthiazole |
| Short Description | 2,4,5-trimethylthiazole |
| Formula | C6 H9 N S |
| CAS Number | 13623-11-5 |
| FEMA Number | 3325 |
| Flavis Number | 15.019 |
| ECHA Number | 237-107-9 |
| FDA UNII | 6393273PE0 |
| Nikkaji Number | J40.173K |
| MDL | MFCD00005332 |
| COE Number | 11650 |
| xLogP3-AA | 2.20 (est) |
| Bio Activity Summary | External link |
| NMR Predictor | External link |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1036 2,4,5-trimethylthiazole |
| FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm | 13623-11-5 ; 2,4,5-TRIMETHYLTHIAZOLE |
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| (IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
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| (IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
| FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
| CHEBI: | View |
| HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB33155 |
| FooDB: | FDB011160 |
| Export Tariff Code: | 2934.10.9000 |
| VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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| Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
| Molecular weight | 127.20973205566 |
| Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 8.413 to 8.446 |
| Refractive Index | 1.503 to 1.511 @ 20 °C |
| Boiling Point | 166 to 167°C @ 717.5 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 65 to 67°C @ 20 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 2.112 mmHg @ 25 °C |
| Vapor Density | 4.3 |
| Flash Point TCC Value | 51.11 °C TCC |
| logP (o/w) | 0.852 est |
| Shelf life | 24 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
| Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
| Solubility | |
| alcohol | Yes |
| dipropylene glycol | Yes |
| water, slightly | Yes |
| water, 530 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
| water | No |
| Odor Type: Chocolate | |
| musty, nutty, vegetable, cocoa, hazelnut, chocolate, coffee, toasted, brown | |
| Odor strength | high , recommend smelling in a 1.00 % solution or less |
| Substantivity | 16 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Luebke, William tgsc, (1995) | At 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. musty nutty vegetable cocoa hazelnut chocolate coffee |
| Mosciano, Gerard P&F 19, No. 4, 45, (1994) | Musty, nutty and vegetative with toasted brown cocoa and coffee nuances |
| Flavor Type: Nutty | |
| nutty, cocoa, green, vegetable, roasted, earthy | |
| Mosciano, Gerard P&F 19, No. 4, 45, (1994) | At 10.00 ppm. Nutty, cocoa and green vegetative-like with roasted earthy nuances |
| Excellent sweet, roasted notes for chocolate, coffee, roasted nuts, and cured meat, especially ham. Notes of raw potato skin at higher levels (>0.05ppm). | Sweet, roasted notes, with raw potato skin at higher levels |
| Used in flavours for condiments, relish, soups at 6ppm, and in frozen and soft confectionery at 2ppm. | Cocoa |
| (data available) |
| Applications | |
| Odor purposes | Coffee , Fenugreek , Filbert , Gingerbread , Graham cracker , Hazelnut , Vanilla , Wormwood oil replacer |
| Flavoring purposes | Bread , Cappuccino , Caramel , Cashew , Chicory root , Chocolate cacao , Chocolate cocoa , Cream ice cream , Fenugreek , Nut , Pecan , Potato , Praline , Vegetable , Walnut |
| Preferred SDS: View | |
| European information : | |
| Most important hazard(s): | |
| Xn - Harmful. | |
| R 10 - Flammable. R 22 - Harmful if swallowed. R 37/38 - Irritating to respiratory system and skin. R 41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. | |
| Hazards identification | |
| Classification of the substance or mixture | |
| GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
| Flammable liquids (Category 3), H226 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 | |
| GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statement(s) | |
| H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour H302 - Harmful if swallowed H315 - Causes skin irritation H318 - Causes serious eye damage H335 - May cause respiratory irritation | |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| 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. P242 - Use only non-sparking tools. P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P330 - Rinse mouth. P332 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Inhalation Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Category: | |||
| flavor and fragrance agents | |||
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
| IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
| Recommendation for 2,4,5-trimethyl thiazole usage levels up to: | |||
| 0.5000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 0.61 (μg/capita/day) | ||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 0.30 (μg/capita/day) | ||
| Structure Class: | II | ||
| Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
| The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
| publication number: 5 | |||
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| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
| baked goods: | - | - | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | - | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | - | - | |
| condiments / relishes: | - | 6.00000 | |
| confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | - | - | |
| fish products: | - | - | |
| frozen dairy: | - | 2.00000 | |
| fruit ices: | - | 2.00000 | |
| gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | - | 6.00000 | |
| hard candy: | - | 2.00000 | |
| imitation dairy: | - | - | |
| instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
| jams / jellies: | - | - | |
| meat products: | - | 6.00000 | |
| milk products: | - | - | |
| nut products: | - | - | |
| other grains: | - | - | |
| poultry: | - | - | |
| processed fruits: | - | - | |
| processed vegetables: | - | - | |
| reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
| seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
| snack foods: | - | - | |
| soft candy: | - | - | |
| soups: | - | 6.00000 | |
| sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
| sweet sauces: | - | - | |
| European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
| European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
| Flavouring Group Evaluation 21: Thiazoles, thiophene, thiazoline and thienyl derivatives from chemical group 29. Miscellaneous substances from chemical group 30. (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
| Flavouring Group Evaluation 76, (FGE.76)[1] - Consideration of sulphur-containing heterocyclic compounds evaluated by JECFA (59th meeting) structurally related to thiazoles, thiophene, thiazoline and thienyl derivatives from chemical group 29, miscellaneous substances from chemical group 30 evaluated by EFSA in FGE.21 - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food View page or View pdf |
| Flavouring Group Evaluation 21, Revision 1 (FGE.21Rev1): Thiazoles, thiophene, thiazoline and thienyl derivatives from chemical group 29 Miscellaneous substances from chemical group 30 View page or View pdf |
| Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of thiazoles, thiophene, thiazoline and thienyl derivatives (chemical group 29): 3-acetyl-2,5-dimethylthiophene when used as a flavouring for all animal species View page or View pdf |
| Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 76, Revision 1 (FGE.76Rev1): Consideration of sulphur-containing heterocyclic compounds evaluated by JECFA (59th meeting) structurally related to thiazoles, thiophene, thiazoline and thienyl derivatives from chemical group 29 and miscellaneous substances from chemical group 30 evaluated by EFSA in FGE.21Rev3 View page or View pdf |
| Safety and efficacy of thiazoles, thiophene and thiazoline belonging to chemical group 29 when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
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| EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):13623-11-5 |
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| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :61653 |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
| WISER:UN 1993 |
| WGK Germany:3 |
| 2,4,5-trimethyl-1,3-thiazole |
| Chemidplus:0013623115 |