2-ACETYLTHIAZOLE, NATURAL
FEMA: 3328
CAS: 24295-03-2
PRODUCT CODE: NT6000
Odour profile: Nutty, Popcorn, Roasted Peanut, Hazelnut, Bread & slightly Fruity
Natural 2-acetylthiazole for roasted and nutty flavour briefs
Natural 2-acetylthiazole combines popcorn, roasted peanut, hazelnut and bread notes with a slightly fruity nuance. This profile makes it a relevant ingredient to evaluate when developing roasted nut, cereal and bakery flavour character.
A link with Maillard flavour chemistry
Researchers describe 2-acetylthiazole as having nutty, cereal and popcorn-like aroma. A study of its formation used glucose and the amino acid cysteine in a model Maillard reaction, tracing how these precursors contribute to the molecule. This gives a chemical connection to the flavours associated with cooked and browned foods.
Read the study of 2-acetylthiazole formation pathways. The study concerns model food chemistry and does not specify Riverside’s manufacturing route.
Product identity and technical review
Use NT6000, FEMA 3328 and CAS 24295-03-2 to identify this EU Natural grade. 2-Acetylthiazole and 2-acetyl-2-thiazoline are different molecules, so check the name and identifiers when selecting a material. Download the specification and safety data sheet below, or contact our team for a quotation and supporting documentation.
Related roasted flavour ingredients
Explore the thiazole aroma chemicals and EU Natural aroma chemicals guides. Customers requiring the other grade can view the separate synthetic 2-acetylthiazole product page.
