Description

4-Thiazolemethanethiol is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a thiazole ring with a methanethiol substituent, serving as a versatile building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in introducing sulfur-containing functional groups and modifying heterocyclic systems, which is critical for developing compounds with specific biological or material properties. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for creating novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting infectious diseases or metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage the thiazole moiety for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a building block for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, or advanced monomers where the thiazole ring contributes to electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to develop molecular probes and tags for studying protein function and cellular processes due to its reactive thiol group.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Acts as a potential intermediate for synthesizing complex sulfur-containing aroma compounds, though typically at high purity grades.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Thiazolemethanethiol
CAS No.	104256-57-7
Molecular Formula	C4H5NS2
Molecular Weight	131.22 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Mercaptomethyl)thiazole; (Thiazol-4-yl)methanethiol; 4-Thiazolylmethanethiol; 4-Thiazolemethanethiol; 4-Thiazolylmethyl mercaptan; Thiazole-4-methanethiol; 4-Thiazolemethyl mercaptan; 104256-57-7
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Quality Control

Our 4-Thiazolemethanethiol is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. For customers with specific regulatory needs, we can support documentation requirements and discuss custom purity grades, including research and development or pharmaceutical intermediate specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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