2,4-Dimethyl-1,3-Thiazole

Product Name 2,4-Dimethyl-1,3-Thiazole
Alias 2,4-Dimethylthiazole
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In terms of specification, 2,4-Dimethyl-1,3-Thiazole is supplied with a purity of ≥98% (GC) and a colorless to pale yellow liquid appearance, making it suitable for flavor and fragrance compounding.

Specifications

HS Code	780004
Chemical Formula	C5H7NS
Molecular Weight	113.18
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic, pungent
Boiling Point	155 - 156 °C
Melting Point	-21 °C
Density	1.104 g/cm³
Solubility In Water	Slightly soluble
Solubility In Organic Solvents	Soluble in common organic solvents
Flash Point	46 °C
Refractive Index	1.541 - 1.543

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Packing & Storage

Packing	100g of 2,4 - Dimethyl - 1,3 - Thiazole in a sealed, labeled chemical - grade bottle.
Shipping	2,4 - Dimethyl - 1,3 - Thiazole is shipped in well - sealed, corrosion - resistant containers. Shipment follows strict hazardous chemical regulations, ensuring proper handling, storage, and transportation to prevent leakage and ensure safety.
Storage	2,4 - Dimethyl - 1,3 - Thiazole should be stored in a cool, dry, well - ventilated area. Keep it away from sources of ignition as it may be flammable. Store in a tightly closed container to prevent vapor release. Separate it from oxidizing agents and incompatible substances. Follow all safety regulations to ensure proper storage and prevent potential hazards.

Application of 2,4-Dimethyl-1,3-Thiazole

Thermal Generation of Roasted Notes in Extruded Snack Seasonings

The incorporation of 2,4-dimethyl-1,3-thiazole into heat-processed savory flavor systems exploits its potent roasted, nutty, and meaty character, which develops further synergism when generated in situ alongside Maillard reaction intermediates. From a regulatory standpoint, its use as a flavoring substance is harmonized across major jurisdictions: it is listed under FEMA 3273, recognized as safe by the JECFA No. 1031 specification, and permitted within the European Union under Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008, where it appears in the Union List of flavouring substances with a purity requirement of not less than 98%. In a typical extrusion-coated snack seasoning powder, the active addition level of the thiazole ranges from 0.5 mg/kg to 5.0 mg/kg in the finished consumer product, with the concentrated seasoning blend containing between 0.05% and 0.5% by weight, diluted on a salt-and-maltodextrin carrier to facilitate uniform distribution during rotary drum adhesion. Manufacturing at scale frequently involves predispersion of the thiazole in a lipid-based or propylene glycol vehicle to mitigate the high vapor pressure that leads to evaporative losses of up to 35% when the liquid seasoning is held open-vat at ambient temperature prior to application. The downstream process centers on a continuous twin-screw extruder—a Wenger TX-57 or similar with an L/D ratio of 25:1—operating at a die temperature of 130–150°C and 14–18% moisture, after which the expanded collet is conveyed to a rotating cylindrical coating drum where atomized vegetable oil containing the premixed flavor solution is sprayed at a rate calibrated to achieve a final oil uptake of 6–8% on the base weight. A recognized production bottleneck emerges when the post-extrusion surface temperature of the collet exceeds 80°C at the spray nozzle interface: flash volatilization of the low-molecular-weight thiazole reduces retention efficiency below 60%, necessitating either a forced-air cooling step or the adoption of a sealed, recirculating vapour-capture hood to condensate and reintroduce escaped aroma compounds. The terminal products span puffed maize curls, extruded potato-based pellets, and directly expanded legume crisps, each presenting a differentiated matrix that influences the degree of aroma partitioning between the lipid coating and the carbohydrate bulk, an effect quantifiable through headspace gas chromatography monitoring of hexanal and thiazole peak area ratios over a 12-week shelf-life study at 40°C/75% RH.

Regulatory Status and Representative Usage Levels in Food Categories
Food Category	Relevant Standard	Typical Use Level (mg/kg in final food)	Process Sensitivity
Extruded savory snacks	EU 1334/2008, FEMA 3273	0.5–5.0	Volatilization loss if coating temperature >80°C
RTD coffee and cocoa drinks	FDA 21 CFR §172.515, GB 2760	0.0001–0.002 (ppb level)	Oxidation in iron-containing can linings
Bakery doughs and fillings	FEMA 3273, JECFA 1031	1–10 (pre-bake dough basis)	Thermal degradation; 40–60% retention after baking
Pet kibble palatability coating	AAFCO Official Publication, FDA 21 CFR §582.60	10–20	Lipid oxidation accelerates degradation, requiring antioxidant
Scented candles and diffusers	IFRA Standard Class 4/9	50–200 (in wax base)	Flash-point control: wax blending temperature <90°C

In ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee and cocoa-based beverages, the trace incorporation of 2,4-dimethyl-1,3-thiazole imparts a freshly roasted, slightly smoky top note that compensates for the flavor degradation typical of ultra-high temperature (UHT) processing, where volatile pyrazines and furanones are stripped during flash evaporation. The applicable compliance framework in the United States rests on FDA 21 CFR §172.515, which permits synthetic flavoring substances with a threshold of toxicological concern, and in China GB 2760 allocates the compound to the permitted flavorings list for coffee beverages and cocoa products, while FEMA 3273 delineates a self-limiting organoleptic range. The addition rate at the beverage formulation stage must be controlled to 0.1 µg/kg to 2.0 µg/kg (parts per billion) to avoid an overwhelming sulfuraceous note that shifts the flavor profile toward an off-putting burnt-rubber character detectable at concentrations above 5 µg/kg. Large-volume production typically employs a stock solution of the thiazole at 0.1% (w/w) in 95% food-grade ethanol or in a medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) emulsion stabilized with gum arabic, which is metered into the batch tank post-sterilization through an in-line high-shear rotor-stator mixer operating at 3,000 rpm to achieve droplet sizes below 5 µm and prevent creaming. When the finished beverage is filled into tinplate-capped aluminum cans, a documented failure mode involves the electrophilic interaction of the thiazole ring with residual iron ions leached from micro-abrasions in the lacquer lining, resulting in a progressive diminution of the characteristic roasted note within 6–8 weeks of ambient storage and the formation of a metallic aftertaste confirmable via ICP-MS detection of iron at levels exceeding 50 µg/L. Consequently, manufacturers frequently specify a bisphenol-A-free epoxy lining with a verified porosity rating of less than 5 mA as measured by an enamel rater, and may sequester trace metals with EDTA addition at 5–10 mg/kg in the liquid matrix. The terminal commodities encompass cold-brew coffee in a nitrogen-flushed can, retort-sterilized mocha lattes containing reconstituted milk proteins, and cocoa-almond protein shakes packaged in aseptic multi-layer cartons, each presenting distinct polarity parameters that govern aroma release kinetics from the liquid phase into the headspace during consumption.

What Role Does Encapsulation Efficiency Play in Bakery Fillings?

Encapsulation of 2,4-dimethyl-1,3-thiazole into a glassy carbohydrate matrix becomes a critical unit operation when the raw dough enters a tunnel oven where air temperatures exceed 200°C and the core crumb temperature reaches 95–98°C for a dwell time of 12–18 minutes, conditions under which the free thiazole, with a boiling point of 144–145°C at atmospheric pressure, is driven off to an extent of 50–65% if unprotected. Regulatory compliance for bakery applications is established through FEMA 3273 and the JECFA No. 1031 purity monograph, and when marketed within the EU, the flavoring must further adhere to the positive-list designation under Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 Annex I. The formulation addition ratio in the raw dough or un-baked filling typically ranges from 1 mg/kg to 10 mg/kg, but the exact loading is inversely correlated with the predicted thermal retention factor, which can be modeled by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) performed at a ramp rate of 10°C/min under nitrogen flow. The industrial production workflow begins with spray-dry encapsulation using a tall-form dryer such as a Niro Atomizer with an inlet temperature set to 190 ± 5°C and an outlet temperature maintained at 95 ± 3°C, employing a wall material consisting of OSA-modified starch (Capsul® TA) and maltodextrin (DE 10–12) in a 3:1 ratio, into which the thiazole is pre-emulsified at a core load of 15–25% of the dry solids mass. The resulting free-flowing powder, with a mean particle size of 60–90 µm and a moisture content below 4%, is dry-blended into the flour component prior to the addition of water and fat, ensuring that the encapsulated oil droplets remain intact during the sheeting and moulding steps. A recurrent production anomaly noted on industrial laminating lines occurs when the encapsulated powder is subjected to high-pressure calendaring rolls operating with a gap clearance of less than 0.5 mm, which mechanically ruptures a fraction of the microcapsules and prematurely releases the volatile thiazole into the ambient plant atmosphere, causing a transient spike in airborne odor and a corresponding deficit in baked-in aroma that manifests as a flat, under-dosed character in the finished cracker or biscuit. Terminal product forms include fruit-preserve filled tarts, shelf-stable butter cookies consumed within 12-month expiry windows, and soft-crumb pound cakes where the encapsulation delays aroma release until the moment of mastication, thereby aligning the flavor perception with the texture breakdown rather than dissipating during storage.Extruded dry dog food kibble typically exhibits a bland cereal note after the high-temperature short-time (HTST) extrusion process; post-extrusion coating with a palatability enhancer containing 2,4-dimethyl-1,3-thiazole at 15–30 mg/kg in the fat-based coating significantly increases first-choice acceptance and consumption rate in two-bowl preference tests against a non-thiazole control, achieving an intake ratio exceeding 7:3 in standardized kennel panels. The pertinent regulatory pathway in North America is the GRAS notification for animal feed under FDA 21 CFR §582.60, augmented by the AAFCO Official Publication ingredient definitions, which classify synthetic flavoring substances identical to those approved for human food as acceptable feed additives, while in the EU, the substance may be introduced as a feed flavoring under Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provided it is registered within a premixture category. The addition level in the liquid coating emulsion is adjusted to deliver 10–20 mg/kg of thiazole in the finished pelleted ration, with the concentration verified by extraction into dichloromethane and quantification via GC-FID using an internal 2-isobutylthiazole standard, with a method detection limit of 0.1 mg/kg. The manufacturing sequence involves batch rendering of poultry fat or beef tallow to a peroxide value below 5 meq O₂/kg, cooling the fat to 48–52°C, and metering the thiazole along with sodium acid pyrophosphate and a mixed tocopherol antioxidant system under constant recirculation through a positive displacement pump into a vacuum coater—typically a Forberg or Lödige ploughshare mixer operated at a vessel pressure of −0.6 bar—where the fat aroma mixture is deposited onto the tumbling kibble mass at a ratio of 8–10% by weight. Oxidative degradation of the thiazole moiety in the presence of pro-oxidant transition metals such as iron and copper derived from meat meal ash presents a measurable stability risk: accelerated storage tests at 38°C/85% RH reveal a 40% reduction in thiazole concentration after 90 days when no chelating agent is employed, a loss rate that can be halved by the incorporation of citric acid at 0.2% of the fat phase. The finished products span adult maintenance dry diets in multi-wall paper bags with an inner polypropylene liner, semi-moist pouch-packed treats with a water activity of 0.60–0.65, and dental hygiene chews where the thiazole note masks the bitter off-taste of sodium hexametaphosphate added for tartar control.

When 2,4-Dimethyl-1,3-Thiazole Serves as a Pivotal Building Block in Heterocyclic Synthesis

Deploying 2,4-dimethyl-1,3-thiazole as an advanced intermediate for the construction of pharmacologically relevant scaffolds leverages the pronounced acidity of the C-5 proton, which facilitates regiospecific lithiation and subsequent functionalization to yield a library of 5-substituted-2,4-dimethylthiazoles employed in the discovery and scale-up of active pharmaceutical ingredients targeting metabolic and infectious disease pathways. Good Manufacturing Practice for such active pharmaceutical ingredient intermediates is governed by ICH Q7, and the chemical synthesis must occur within facilities compliant with ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems and, when destined for the European Economic Area, registered under REACH (EC) No 1907/2006 with a data dossier covering annual tonnage bands. The stoichiometric proportion of reagents in the key lithiation step requires a slight molar excess of 1.05 equivalents of n-butyllithium ( 2.5 M in hexanes) relative to the thiazole substrate to compensate for residual moisture in the tetrahydrofuran solvent system that has been pre-dried over a 3Å molecular sieve column to a water content below 50 ppm as verified by Karl Fischer titration. The downstream process at pilot scale is conducted in a 50 L glass-lined steel reactor equipped with a double mechanical seal and charged with anhydrous THF under a dry nitrogen atmosphere, cooled to −78 ± 3°C using a circulating bath of dry ice/acetone, and the n-BuLi is introduced via a jacketed dropping funnel at a rate that maintains the internal temperature below −65°C; after a 45-minute hold period to complete the deprotonation, the resulting lithiated thiazole is quenched with a large excess of crushed solid carbon dioxide, leading to the formation of 2,4-dimethylthiazole-5-carboxylic acid in yields routinely between 78% and 88% after acidification, extraction into ethyl acetate, and recrystallization from toluene/heptane (3:1). A critical process hazard identified during manufacturing campaigns arises from the exothermic nature of the n-BuLi quench and the potential for localized hot spots that can raise the temperature above −40°C, triggering premature ring-opening or polymerization; this is mitigated through the use of a magnetically coupled agitator delivering a tip speed of 1.2 m/s combined with an in-situ attenuated total reflectance (ATR) FTIR probe that tracks the disappearance of the thiazole C-5–H stretching vibration at 3125 cm⁻¹ in real time. The terminal output encompasses the 5-carboxylic acid derivative destined for amide coupling with piperazine derivatives under EDCI/HOBt activation to generate PPARγ partial agonists studied for type 2 diabetes, the 5-bromo derivative obtained via treatment with N-bromosuccinimide in DMF at 0°C which serves as a partner in palladium-catalyzed Suzuki-Miyaura cross-couplings, and the 5-acetyl derivative prepared through a Friedel-Crafts acylation protocol using acetyl chloride and aluminum trichloride in dichloromethane, employed as a precursor for chalcone synthesis in anti-infective research portfolios.

Key Derivatization Routes from 2,4-Dimethyl-1,3-Thiazole
Transformation	Reagent System	Isolated Yield Range	Downstream Application
C-5 Carboxylation	n-BuLi/THF, −78°C; then CO₂	78–88%	PPARγ modulator intermediates
C-5 Bromination	NBS/DMF, 0–5°C, 3 h	85–92%	Suzuki coupling building block
C-5 Acetylation	AcCl/AlCl₃, DCM, reflux, 4 h	70–78%	Chalcone and pyrazoline precursor
C-5 Formylation	POCl₃/DMF, 0°C to RT, 12 h	65–73%	Thiazole carbaldehyde for heterocycle extension

In the formulation of scented candles and reed diffuser oils, the roasted, nutty character of 2,4-dimethyl-1,3-thiazole is employed to anchor gourmand fragrance profiles, often operating in combination with vanillin, 2-acetylpyrazine, and 4-methyloctanoic acid to construct a complex, salty-sweet olfactory impression that shifts the profile away from a flat confectionery character toward a nuanced bakery-fresh tonality. Compliance with the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) Standards is mandatory: the compound falls under IFRA Class 4 (hydroalcoholic products) with a restriction to 0.15% in the final product and IFRA Class 9 (candles) with a category limit of 0.80%, and the RIFM safety assessment requires a 90-day dermal toxicity No Observed Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) above which the margin of safety calculation projects exposure less than the threshold of concern. The addition level in a compounded fragrance oil destined for candle manufacture is typically 0.5–2.0% w/w, translating to 0.02–0.16% in the poured wax after dilution at a fragrance load of 8% on the wax weight, with a recommended maximum skin sensitization quotient below 0.5 as determined by the QRA2 methodology. The candle production line integrates a jacketed melting vessel where a blend of hydrogenated soy wax and a small proportion of paraffin microcrystalline wax is heated to 82–88°C under paddle agitation at 60 rpm; the fragrance oil containing the pre-dispersed thiazole is added when the melt temperature has been reduced to 78–80°C, a window selected to remain below the flash point of the neat thiazole – which approximates 53°C measured via Pensky-Martens closed cup ASTM D93 – thereby preventing ignition hazards in non-explosion-proof blending areas. A common production defect termed “frosting” or “cracking” can be exacerbated by the polarity mismatch between the thiazole-bearing fragrance and the hydrophobic soy wax: supersaturation at the cooling interface causes the scent compounds to exude as oily patches on the candle surface, an issue rectifiable by the addition of 2–5% of a proprietary ester-based compatibilizer such as diisononyl adipate and by maintaining a slow cooling rate of 2°C/hour until gelation completes. The terminal consumer articles encompass single-wick luxury container candles with a burn time exceeding 50 hours, reed diffusers containing a 85% isoparaffinic solvent base with capillary reeds of 3.5 mm diameter, and wax melts for electric warmers requiring sustained fragrance release at a plate temperature of 55°C, where accelerated thermo-oxidation tests at 60°C/30 days confirm that the thiazole retains ≥90% of its initial sensory potency when protected by 0.05% BHT in the fragrance concentrate.

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More Introduction

2,4-Dimethyl-1,3-thiazole [CAS 541-58-2] is a heterocyclic tertiary amine with the molecular formula C₅H₇NS and a molecular weight of 113.18 g·mol⁻¹. The compound is supplied as a colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid with a boiling point of 144–145 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.019 g·cm⁻³ at 20 °C, and a refractive index n20/D of 1.5065. The flash point, determined by closed-cup method, is 38 °C. It is classified as a flammable liquid (UN 1993, Class 3, PG III) and is shipped under nitrogen blanket in fluorinated HDPE drums or glass bottles to minimize oxidative degradation and moisture ingress. Production-scale material routinely carries a minimum GC purity of 98.0%, with a single major impurity typically the regioisomer 2,5-dimethyl-1,3-thiazole present below 1.0%. Water content, checked by Karl Fischer titration, is held at ≤0.5% in freshly packaged lots. Long-term stability trials under accelerated conditions (40 °C/75% RH, sealed amber glass) indicate less than 0.3% purity loss after 12 months when airtight integrity is maintained; however, repeated headspace exposure on a packaging line without inert gas purging accelerates aldehyde formation detectable as an off-note in organoleptic evaluation.

What Sensory Profiles Distinguish 2,4-Dimethylthiazole from its Isomers?

Unlike the 2,5-dimethyl isomer, which delivers roasted, meaty, and pyrazine-like characteristics, 2,4-dimethyl-1,3-thiazole imparts a green, earthy, vegetable-like top note with cocoa, coffee, and hazelnut undertones. The methyl substitution pattern dictates both the electronic environment of the thiazole ring and the steric accessibility of the nitrogen lone pair, influencing hydrogen-bonding interactions with lipid membranes and olfactory receptor pockets. Orthonasal detection thresholds in water, as compiled in Fenaroli’s Handbook of Flavor Ingredients, often fall in the range 0.02–0.10 µg·L⁻¹ for the 2,4-isomer, whereas published data for 2,5-dimethylthiazole suggest a threshold approximately one-half to one-third that value under identical aqueous conditions, though direct matrix-matched comparisons are scarce. In fat-based matrices such as cocoa butter or anhydrous milk fat, the potency ranking can invert due to differential partition coefficients, a phenomenon noted during pilot-plant compounding of milk chocolate crumb flavors where the 2,4-isomer persisted longer in retronasal perception while the 2,5-isomer gave an initial harsh burst that dissipated within 15 seconds. The table below captures key physicochemical and regulatory identifiers that aid formulators in isomer selection.

Property	2,4-Dimethyl-1,3-thiazole	2,5-Dimethyl-1,3-thiazole	4-Methylthiazole
CAS No.	541-58-2	1741-07-1	693-95-8
Boiling point (°C)	144–145	158–160	133–134
Density (g·cm⁻³, 20 °C)	1.019	1.036	1.093
Refractive index n20/D	1.5065	1.5140	1.5235
FEMA GRAS No.	3260	3316	3201
JECFA No.	1044	1031	1028
EU Flavourings Reg. No.	15.024	15.025	15.014
Typical odor profile	Green, nutty, cocoa, vegetable	Roasted, meaty, sulfury, coffee	Green, tomato vine, alliaceous

Synthetic routes further differentiate the products. Commercial 2,4-dimethyl-1,3-thiazole is commonly manufactured via Hantzsch condensation of thioacetamide with chloroacetone followed by methylation control, whereas 2,5-dimethylthiazole synthesis often starts from acetamide and P₂S₅ with 1-chloro-2-propanone. Residual starting-material profiles thus vary; a 2,4-isomer lot may carry trace thioacetamide (<0.05% by HPLC), while the 2,5-isomer can contain acetamide residuals that interfere in maillard-driven flavor applications by introducing ammoniacal notes. During flavour house incoming QC, a discriminating sensorial panel can distinguish between neat samples at 0.1% dilution in triacetin, making isomer identity verification by GC-MS (SIM mode for m/z 113, 85, 71) mandatory before large-scale compounding. Industrial sourcing of 2,4-dimethyl-1,3-thiazole typically mandates a certificate of analysis covering not only purity by capillary GC (column: DB-WAX or equivalent, 60 m × 0.32 mm, 0.25 µm film), but also total non-volatile residue (<0.01%) and an organoleptic conformity test against a standard reference batch stored at -20 °C. In high-shear dispersion trials for powdered flavour delivery on a continuous twin-screw mixer, the liquid thiazole is plated onto a salt or maltodextrin carrier at loadings of 2–5 wt%. Excessive platen temperature above 40 °C causes a drop in retention efficiency exceeding 15% due to volatilisation, a practical constraint observed on a 50 mm co-rotating extruder with L/D 24:1 used to manufacture encapsulated flavour pellets for shelf-stable beverage powders.

“Bridging Roasty and Green Character”— Thiazole Interactions in Complex Flavour Matrices

Within a compounded flavour, 2,4-dimethyl-1,3-thiazole functions simultaneously as a low-concentration impact chemical and a bridging component between roasted-top notes and green-viney backnotes. In a model coffee flavour containing furfuryl mercaptan, 2-methylpyrazine, and diacetyl, the addition of the thiazole at 0.15 mg·kg⁻¹ in the ready-to-drink beverage shifts the sensory time-intensity profile from an aggressive sulfur burst toward a smoother, nuttier sustain. One industrial compounding record documents that raising the 2,4- isomer level from 0.10 to 0.18 ppm in a chocolate-hazelnut spread base, while keeping total pyrazine load constant, elevated the panel score for “roasted nut” character by 1.4 points on a 9-point scale without introducing the “burnt” descriptor that accompanies similar dopings with the 2,5-isomer. In baked goods, thermal degradation during a 20-minute bake at 180 °C causes an average loss of 30–40% of volatile thiazole from dough measured by dynamic headspace GC. Encapsulation in a melt-emulsified fat bead (melting point 55 °C) using a spray-chilling process can reduce bake loss to <15%, a result verified by Method ASTM E2047-10 adapted for volatile flavour components. Formulators must note that the compound reacts slowly with aldehydes, particularly phenylacetaldehyde and vanillin, forming Schiff-base adducts visible as a slight yellowing in a flavour concentrate aged above 30 °C. For long-term concentrate stability, benzyl alcohol is frequently substituted for vanillin during the pre-mix stage to avoid colour shift.

When Handling 2,4-Dimethyl-1,3-Thiazole: Flammability and Storage Constraints

Closed-cup flash point of 38 °C places the material in the Class IC flammable liquid category (NFPA 30). Storage warehouses must maintain ambient temperature below 25 °C, and bulk transfer operations require flow rates kept under 1 m·s⁻¹ and simultaneous equipotential bonding to prevent static discharge. Nitrogen-padded IBC totes fitted with a 0.2 µm hydrophobic vent filter are standard for intermediate bulk storage; a typical worst-case dissolved oxygen level of <3 ppm in the liquid headspace is documented by inline oxygen sensors on tank farms. Incompatibilities include strong oxidisers, concentrated nitric acid, and chlorinating agents that can exothermically decompose the thiazole ring and release toxic NOₓ and SO₂ fumes. No occupational exposure limit has been established by ACGIH or OSHA; nonetheless, internal safety guidelines at multiple compounding plants set a time-weighted average ceiling of 5 ppm (23 mg·m⁻³) in blending rooms, enforced by photoionisation detector monitoring with a 10.6 eV lamp. Regulatory clearance for food use is granted under FEMA GRAS No. 3260, JECFA No. 1044, and EU Flavouring Regulation (EC) 1334/2008 as substance 15.024. The compound is also listed in the FDA’s synthetic flavouring substances table at 21 CFR 172.515. Petitions covering use in pet food and feed premixes generally rely on FEMA GRAS or a regional positive list such as the European Feed Flavourings Register. Kosher and Halal certifications are routinely available for lots produced without ethanol and confirmed free of animal-derived process aids.