Description

4-(4-Oxo-2-Thioxo-Thiazolidin-3-Yl)-Butyric Acid is a versatile heterocyclic building block and key synthetic intermediate. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for creating new compounds with potential biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of novel thiazolidinone derivatives with potential therapeutic applications.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new active ingredients for crop protection and pest management.
• Chemical Biology Probe Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating molecular tools to study biological pathways and protein function.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers or organic electronic materials due to its functionalized heterocyclic core.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(4-Oxo-2-Thioxo-Thiazolidin-3-Yl)-Butyric Acid
CAS No.	18623-60-4
Molecular Formula	C7H9NO3S2
Molecular Weight	219.28 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(3-Carboxypropyl)-2-thioxo-4-thiazolidinone; 4-(4-Oxo-2-thioxothiazolidin-3-yl)butanoic acid; 4-(2-Thioxo-4-oxothiazolidin-3-yl)butyric acid; 4-(4-Oxo-2-thioxo-1,3-thiazolidin-3-yl)butanoic acid; 3-(3-Carboxypropyl)-4-thiazolidinone-2-thione; 4-(4-Oxo-2-thioxothiazolidin-3-yl)butyric acid; 18623-60-4; 4-(4-Oxo-2-thioxo-thiazolidin-3-yl)-butyric acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(4-Oxo-2-Thioxo-Thiazolidin-3-Yl)-Butyric Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications and test results are available upon request to support your research and quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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