Description

6-Bromo-2-mercaptothiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine is a high-value heterocyclic building block and key synthetic intermediate. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting kinase inhibition or other biological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with potentially novel modes of action.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials, such as organic semiconductors or light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology: Useful as a molecular probe or tag in bioconjugation chemistry due to its reactive bromo and mercapto groups.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for universities and CROs (Contract Research Organizations) exploring new heterocyclic chemistry and reaction methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-2-mercaptothiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine
CAS No.	194668-71-8
Molecular Formula	C6H3BrN2S2
Molecular Weight	247.14 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Bromo-2-mercapto[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 6-Bromo[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine-2-thiol; 2-Mercapto-6-bromothiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine, 6-bromo-2-mercapto-; 194668-71-8; 6-Bromo-2-thioxo-2,3-dihydrothiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine (tautomeric form); 6-Bromothiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine-2(3H)-thione
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Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-2-mercaptothiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, essential for sensitive R&D and scale-up processes. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and advanced chemical research.

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). Due to its light-sensitive nature and potential for oxidation, it is recommended to handle and store the material under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.