Description

5-Bromothiazole is a versatile and high-value brominated heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its reactive bromine atom and stable thiazole ring, enabling precise molecular construction in complex chemical architectures. This intermediate is critically needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries to develop new active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, anti-infectives, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to construct novel fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides, where the thiazole moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a building block for creating specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysts for cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and conductive polymers due to its electron-rich heterocyclic structure.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a tagging or functionalizing agent in the design of molecular probes for studying biological systems.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromothiazole
CAS No.	3034-55-7
Molecular Formula	C3H2BrNS
Molecular Weight	163.99 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-1,3-thiazole; Thiazole, 5-bromo-; 5-Bromothiazole; 3-Bromothiazole (common misnomer); 3034-55-7; Bromothiazole; 5-BTZ
EINECS	221-242-8

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromothiazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for demanding R&D and scale-up applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.