2,4-Dimethylthiazole

• CAT Number: L011057
• CAS Number: 541-58-2
• Molecular Formula: C5H7NS
• Molecular Weight: 113.18
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2,4-dimethyl-1,3-thiazole
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H7NS/c1-4-3-7-5(2)6-4/h3H,1-2H3
• InChIKey: OBSLLHNATPQFMJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CSC(=N1)C

2,4-Dimethylthiazole(CAT: L011057) is a heterocyclic aromatic compound characterized by a thiazole ring substituted with methyl groups at the 2 and 4 positions. Known for its distinct odor, it is frequently used as a flavor and fragrance ingredient, contributing roasted, nutty, or meaty notes in food applications. Beyond sensory applications, it also serves as a useful intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research, especially in the development of thiazole-based bioactive molecules. Its electron-rich ring system makes it valuable for chemical modifications, and it is often utilized in the design of enzyme inhibitors, ligands, and other small-molecule tools in medicinal chemistry.