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ISOBUTYLTHIAZOLE

2-isobutylthiazole is a 1,3-thiazole in which the hydrogen at position 2 has been replaced by an isobutyl group.

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 7N03TDY75D · registered name 2-ISOBUTYLTHIAZOLE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

2-isobutylthiazole is a 1,3-thiazole in which the hydrogen at position 2 has been replaced by an isobutyl group. A food flavour component with a green note that adds the characteristics of ripe tomatoes. Used in blackcurrent, papaya, melon, raspberry, and roast beef flavours, it also enhances the flavour of fresh lime. It has a role as a pheromone, a flavouring agent and a Maillard reaction product.

Source: PubChem

Cosmetic roles

Gives the product a scentPERFUMING
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Names & identifiers

ISOBUTYLTHIAZOLEINCIThiazole, 2-(2-methylpropyl)-Synonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
18640-74-9
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
242-470-1
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID5025653
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID405653
IUPAC
2-(2-Methylpropyl)-1,3-thiazole
Molecular formula
C7H11NS
Molecular weight
141.23 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
Colourless liquid, odour of tomato leaves
Boiling point
178-180 °C
Solubility
Slightly soluble water, Soluble in fats · Miscible at room temperature (in ethanol)
Density
0.993-0.997

Values measured on the substance itself, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem

What products actually use it for

What the 5 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Fragrance3
  • Flavouring and nutrient2

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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