Description

(Z)-2-(5-Benzylidene-4-Oxo-2-Thioxothiazolidin-3-Yl)Acetic Acid is a high-purity synthetic intermediate belonging to the rhodanine-acetic acid derivative class. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel molecular entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting metabolic disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new active ingredients for crop protection products, leveraging its heterocyclic structure.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Acts as a scaffold for designing enzyme inhibitors and molecular probes in biochemical research.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or additive for creating functional polymers with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in university and CRO laboratories for method development and novel synthetic route exploration.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Z)-2-(5-Benzylidene-4-Oxo-2-Thioxothiazolidin-3-Yl)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	1151944-57-8
Molecular Formula	C12H9NO3S2
Molecular Weight	279.33 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(5Z)-5-Benzylidene-4-oxo-2-sulfanylidene-1,3-thiazolidin-3-yl]acetic acid; (Z)-2-(5-Benzylidene-4-oxo-2-thioxo-1,3-thiazolidin-3-yl)acetic acid; 3-Carboxymethyl-5-benzylidenerhodanine; 5-Benzylidene-3-carboxymethylrhodanine; (Z)-5-Benzylidenerhodanine-3-acetic acid; Benzylidenerhodanine acetic acid derivative; BRTAA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (Z)-2-(5-Benzylidene-4-Oxo-2-Thioxothiazolidin-3-Yl)Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary for long-term storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.