Showing chemical card for 4-methyl-5-(β-hydroxyethyl)thiazole (CFc000337615)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
Update Date
2022-09-14 05:31:31 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000337615
Molecule Identification
Common Name
4-methyl-5-(β-hydroxyethyl)thiazole
Definition
5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylthiazole, also known as 4-methyl-5-thiazolethanol or 4-methyl-5-(β-hydroxyethyl)thiazole, is a member of the class of compounds known as 4,5-disubstituted thiazoles. 4,5-disubstituted thiazoles are compounds containing a thiazole ring substituted at positions 4 and 5 only. 5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylthiazole is slightly soluble (in water) and an extremely weak acidic compound (based on its pKa). 5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylthiazole is a cooked beef juice, fatty, and sulfur tasting compound and can be found in a number of food items such as nuts, cereals and cereal products, alcoholic beverages, and mushrooms, which makes 5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylthiazole a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products. 5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylthiazole can be found primarily in feces. 5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylthiazole exists in all living species, ranging from bacteria to humans.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as 4,5-disubstituted thiazoles. 4,5-Disubstituted thiazoles are compounds containing a thiazole ring substituted at positions 4 and 5 only.
