Description

2-(Chloromethyl)-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Thiazole is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block. This compound is essential for the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals due to its reactive chloromethyl group and electron-deficient thiazole core. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the crop protection and pharmaceutical intermediates sectors.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor for the synthesis of novel fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides, leveraging the thiazole moiety for bioactivity.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry to construct complex molecules for drug discovery programs targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced materials.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalysis.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up production under cGMP conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Chloromethyl)-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Thiazole
CAS No.	1060815-98-6
Molecular Formula	C5H3ClF3NS
Molecular Weight	201.60 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-(chloromethyl)thiazole; 2-Chloromethyl-4-trifluoromethylthiazole; 2-(Chloromethyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-thiazole; Thiazole, 2-(chloromethyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)-; 1060815-98-6
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-(Chloromethyl)-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Thiazole adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot is characterized by modern analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C for long-term stability.

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.