2-Ethyl-4-methyl thiazole

• CAT Number: M081085
• CAS Number: 15679-12-6
• Molecular Formula: C6H9NS
• Molecular Weight: 127.21
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Store at RT
• IUPAC Name: 2-ethyl-4-methyl-1,3-thiazole
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H9NS/c1-3-6-7-5(2)4-8-6/h4H,3H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: VGRVKVGGUPOCMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCC1=NC(=CS1)C

2-Ethyl-4-methylthiazole (Cat No.: M081085) is a sulfur- and nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound characterized by a thiazole ring substituted with an ethyl group at the 2-position and a methyl group at the 4-position. This pale yellow to colorless liquid possesses a strong, roasted, nutty aroma and is widely used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It occurs naturally in roasted meats and coffee and is also synthesized for use in flavor formulations, fragrances, and sensory studies related to Maillard reaction products.