Chemical Properties
2-Ethyl-4-methylthiazole has a nutty, green odor
Chemical Properties
clear colorless or pale yellow to
Occurrence
Reported found in roasted coffee, raspberry and roasted pork.
Uses
2-ethyl-4-methyl-1,3-thiazole is:
- Safe and effective flavoring agent for use in animal feed, provided it is used at recommended levels and guidelines .
- Key aroma compound in chicken soup stock.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-Ethyl-4-methylthiazole is a member of thiazoles.
Preparation
By esterification of cis-3-hexenol with benzoic acid.
Aroma threshold values
Detection: 100 ppb. Aroma characteristics at 0.1%: musty, oily, nutty, cocoa powdery with a coffee top
note, casky and whiskey-like, with a slight meaty savory nuance.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 0.10–0.50 ppm: oily, woody, musty cocoa powdery with a coffee bean nuance
