Description

2,4-Dibromo-5-Methylthiazole is a high-purity halogenated heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile precursor in the development of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. Industries requiring sophisticated chemical intermediates for drug discovery, material science, and specialty chemical manufacturing will find this product essential for their R&D and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with thiazole-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive bromine sites.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials, ligands for catalysis, and functional polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Stille, or Negishi couplings to introduce the thiazole moiety.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and inhibitors for biochemical research.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of specialized heterocyclic dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dibromo-5-Methylthiazole
CAS No.	1206708-88-4
Molecular Formula	C4H3Br2NS
Molecular Weight	280.95 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-2,4-dibromothiazole; 2,4-Dibromo-5-methyl-1,3-thiazole; Thiazole, 2,4-dibromo-5-methyl-; 2,4-Dibromo-5-methylthiazole; Dibromomethylthiazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,4-Dibromo-5-Methylthiazole is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque or amber packaging.

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.