Description

2-Bromo-5-Ethylthiazole is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its reactive bromine substituent and stable thiazole core, enabling precise molecular construction in complex chemical pathways. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in antiviral, antibacterial, and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging the thiazole moiety's bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for functionalized polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its aromatic heterocyclic structure.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed as a reactive handle in bioconjugation chemistry and for labeling biomolecules in probe development.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Utilized to synthesize novel nitrogen-sulfur (N,S) containing ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-5-Ethylthiazole
CAS No.	196500-19-3
Molecular Formula	C5H6BrNS
Molecular Weight	192.08 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Ethyl-2-bromothiazole; 2-Bromo-5-ethyl-1,3-thiazole; Thiazole, 2-bromo-5-ethyl-; 196500-19-3; 5-Ethyl-2-bromo-thiazole; 2-Bromo-5-ethyl-thiazole; Bromoethylthiazole
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-5-Ethylthiazole is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider inert gas purging to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
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.