Description

4-(2-Thiazolylazo)Catechol is a specialized heterocyclic azo compound that serves as a highly selective chromogenic reagent. Its primary value lies in its ability to form stable, intensely colored complexes with specific metal ions, making it an essential tool for analytical detection and quantification. This product is critically needed by research laboratories and industrial quality control units in the chemical, environmental, and metallurgical sectors for trace metal analysis.

Application

• Spectrophotometric Reagent: Used for the sensitive and selective colorimetric determination of transition and heavy metal ions such as cobalt, nickel, and copper in aqueous solutions.
• Analytical Chemistry Research: Serves as a key ligand in the development of novel spectroscopic methods for metal ion detection and complexation studies.
• Environmental Monitoring: Employed in the analysis of water and soil samples to detect and measure trace levels of metallic pollutants.
• Industrial Process Control: Utilized in quality assurance protocols within mining, electroplating, and alloy production to monitor metal ion concentrations.
• Chelating Agent Studies: Acts as a model compound in research focused on the synthesis and evaluation of new chelating agents and extraction systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2-Thiazolylazo)Catechol
CAS No.	22525-25-3
Molecular Formula	C9H7N3O2S
Molecular Weight	221.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-Thiazolylazo)pyrocatechol; TAC; 2-(2-Thiazolylazo)-4-methylphenol (related compound); 4-(2-Thiazolylazo)-1,2-benzenediol; 1,2-Dihydroxy-4-(2-thiazolylazo)benzene; 4-(Thiazol-2-ylazo)benzene-1,2-diol; 2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenylazo)thiazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-(2-Thiazolylazo)Catechol adheres to stringent in-house quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is characterized by modern analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical properties 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 compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled to minimize prolonged exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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