Description

2-m-Tolyl-Thiazole-4-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity organic compound featuring a thiazole ring substituted with a carboxylic acid group and a meta-tolyl moiety. This specific molecular architecture makes it a valuable advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block for synthesizing more complex heterocyclic systems. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and production of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting infectious diseases or central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for developing new herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides with specific activity profiles.
• Material Science Research: Used in the synthesis of organic ligands, coordination polymers, or organic electronic materials due to its rigid, conjugated structure.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Employed in analytical laboratories for method development, calibration, and quality control testing.
• Academic & R&D: A crucial compound for organic synthesis research, enabling studies on heterocyclic chemistry and structure-activity relationships (SAR).

Basic Information

Product Name	2-m-Tolyl-Thiazole-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	17229-00-4
Molecular Formula	C11H9NO2S
Molecular Weight	219.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3-Methylphenyl)-1,3-thiazole-4-carboxylic acid; 2-(m-Tolyl)-4-thiazolecarboxylic acid; 2-(3-Methylphenyl)-4-thiazolecarboxylic acid; 4-Thiazolecarboxylic acid, 2-(3-methylphenyl)-; 2-(3-Methylphenyl)thiazole-4-carboxylic acid; m-Tolylthiazole-4-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-m-Tolyl-Thiazole-4-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic identification (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.