描述
5-ethoxythiazole is a member of the class of compounds known as alkyl aryl ethers. Alkyl aryl ethers are organic compounds containing the alkyl aryl ether functional group with the generic formula R-O-R' , where R is an alkyl group and R' is an aryl group. 5-ethoxythiazole is slightly soluble (in water) and a moderately basic compound (based on its pKa). 5-ethoxythiazole can be found in guava, which makes 5-ethoxythiazole a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product.