Description

4-Thiazolethiol CAS NO 172366-71-1 is a versatile sulfur- and nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique thiol and thiazole functionalities make it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting infectious diseases or metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new generation pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Used to create specialized ligands for metal catalysis in fine chemical production.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of conductive polymers, corrosion inhibitors, and specialty coatings.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a reactive handle for bioconjugation and the study of biological thiol interactions.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Utilized in palladium-catalyzed reactions for carbon-sulfur bond formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Thiazolethiol
CAS No.	172366-71-1
Molecular Formula	C3H3NS2
Molecular Weight	117.19 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Mercaptothiazole; 4-Thiazolyl mercaptan; 1,3-Thiazole-4-thiol; 4-Thiazolinethione; Thiazole-4-thiol; 4-Thiazolethiol; 4-Thiazolidinethione; 4-Thiazolin-4-thiol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Thiazolethiol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific data are provided to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.