Description

4-Cyanothiazole is a versatile heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a cyano group and a thiazole ring, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the thiazole moiety.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and advanced functional materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to build molecular probes for studying enzymatic activity and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental building block for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Cyanothiazole
CAS No.	1452-15-9
Molecular Formula	C4H2N2S
Molecular Weight	110.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Thiazole-4-carbonitrile; 4-Thiazolecarbonitrile; 4-Cyano-1,3-thiazole; NSC 401122; 1,3-Thiazole-4-carbonitrile
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Cyanothiazole (CAS 1452-15-9) is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the high-purity standards required for research and scale-up activities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	85 - 89 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.