Description

4-Bromo-5-Methylthiazole is a high-purity brominated heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel thiazole-based compounds.

Application

• Key synthetic intermediate in the research and development of novel pharmaceutical candidates.
• Building block for the synthesis of agrochemicals, including fungicides and herbicides.
• Precursor in material science for the creation of specialized ligands and functional polymers.
• Used in academic and industrial research for studying structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Intermediate for the synthesis of dyes and photographic sensitizers.
• Starting material for the preparation of other functionalized thiazole derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-5-Methylthiazole
CAS No.	132221-51-3
Molecular Formula	C4H4BrNS
Molecular Weight	178.05 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-4-bromothiazole; 4-Bromo-5-methyl-1,3-thiazole; Thiazole, 4-bromo-5-methyl-; 132221-51-3; 4-Bromo-5-methylthiazole; Bromo-methylthiazole
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Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-5-Methylthiazole is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and scale-up. Products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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