Description

5-Thiazolecarboxylic Acid, 4-Methyl-, Ethyl Ester is a high-purity organic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in the development of complex molecules, particularly within the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. Industries requiring precise and reliable synthetic chemistry, such as pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical manufacturing, and specialty chemical production, are the primary users of this material.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing thiazole heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that leverage the thiazole moiety for biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for functionalized polymers, ligands for catalysis, and other advanced materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex molecular architectures in medicinal chemistry and chemical biology.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of specialized colorants and imaging agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Thiazolecarboxylic Acid, 4-Methyl-, Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	154203-99-3
Molecular Formula	C7H9NO2S
Molecular Weight	171.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-Methyl-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxylate; 4-Methyl-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 4-Methylthiazole-5-carboxylate; 5-Carbethoxy-4-methylthiazole; 4-Methyl-5-ethoxycarbonylthiazole; 1,3-Thiazole-5-carboxylic acid, 4-methyl-, ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our production of 5-Thiazolecarboxylic Acid, 4-Methyl-, Ethyl Ester adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to confirm identity and purity specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

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

Specification

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