Description

3-Thiazolidineacetic Acid, α-Methyl-4-Oxo- is a high-purity, specialized heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique thiazolidine-acetic acid scaffold makes it a valuable precursor for the development of novel pharmacologically active compounds. This intermediate is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating new molecules with potential therapeutic or biocidal properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating novel pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides with specific modes of action.
• Chemical Biology Research: Employed in the synthesis of probes or inhibitors to study enzyme function and biological processes.
• Peptidomimetics Development: Serves as a constrained scaffold to mimic peptide structures, enhancing metabolic stability and bioavailability in drug design.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Potential precursor for creating chiral ligands used in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive for creating specialized polymers with unique properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Thiazolidineacetic Acid, α-Methyl-4-Oxo-
CAS No.	106562-25-8
Molecular Formula	C6H9NO3S
Molecular Weight	175.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-4-oxo-1,3-thiazolidine-3-acetic acid; α-Methyl-4-oxo-3-thiazolidineacetic acid; 3-Thiazolidineacetic acid, α-methyl-4-oxo-; 4-Oxo-α-methyl-3-thiazolidineacetic acid; (RS)-2-Methyl-4-oxo-1,3-thiazolidine-3-acetic acid; (±)-2-Methyl-4-oxo-1,3-thiazolidine-3-acetic acid; 106562-25-8 (CAS)
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Quality Control

Our 3-Thiazolidineacetic Acid, α-Methyl-4-Oxo- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Assay	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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