Description

1-(2-Bromothiazol-5-Yl)Ethanone is a high-purity brominated thiazole derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive ketone functional group adjacent to the bromo-substituted thiazole ring, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and complex heterocyclic compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting infectious diseases or central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating new generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs or conductive polymers, due to its electron-deficient thiazole core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in creating molecular probes for studying biological pathways and enzyme functions.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs for the production of bespoke molecules for client R&D programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Bromothiazol-5-Yl)Ethanone
CAS No.	1161776-13-1
Molecular Formula	C5H4BrNOS
Molecular Weight	206.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-5-acetylthiazole; 5-Acetyl-2-bromothiazole; Ethanone, 1-(2-bromo-5-thiazolyl)-; 1-(2-Bromo-1,3-thiazol-5-yl)ethan-1-one; 2-Bromothiazole-5-carbaldehyde (common misnomer, corrects to acetyl); 2-Bromo-5-thiazolyl methyl ketone; α-Acetyl-2-bromothiazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(2-Bromothiazol-5-Yl)Ethanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided with every 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%

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