Chemical Properties
CLEAR YELLOW TO BROWN LIQUID
Chemical Properties
4-Methyl-5-vinylthiazole has a nutty, cocoa odor.
Occurrence
Reported found in cocoa aroma, yellow passion fruit aroma, garlic, pork, cognac, roasted filberts and soursop.
Uses
4-Methyl-5-vinylthiazole is found in flowers and is highly attractive to both male and female beetles of three species of the genus Cyclocephala, pollinators of the studied plant taxa.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: nutty, musty, earthy, cocoa powder-like
General Description
4-Methyl-5-vinylthiazole is a nitrogen and sulphur-containing heterocyclic compound, present in the species of
Annona (magnoliids,
Annonaceae) and
Caladium bicolor (monocots,
Araceae). It is extremely attractive to both male and female beetles of three species of the genus
Cyclocephala.
