Description

5-Bromomethylthiazole is a versatile and high-value brominated heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters because it serves as a critical precursor for introducing functionalized thiazole moieties into larger, more complex molecular architectures. Pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science researchers need it for developing active ingredients, ligands, and functional polymers. Its reactivity makes it indispensable for constructing novel compounds with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for antiviral, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating novel fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides where the thiazole ring contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, conductive polymers, and liquid crystals.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for labeling and modifying biomolecules in proteomics and diagnostic assay development.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: A fundamental reagent for contract research organizations (CROs) and academic laboratories exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromomethylthiazole
CAS No.	167998-61-0
Molecular Formula	C4H4BrNS
Molecular Weight	178.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Thiazole, 5-(bromomethyl)-; 5-(Bromomethyl)thiazole; 2-Bromomethyl-1,3-thiazole; 5-Bromomethyl-1,3-thiazole; Bromomethylthiazole; (Thiazol-5-yl)methyl bromide
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Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Bromomethylthiazole is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere after opening to prevent degradation.

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.