Description

4-Thiazolecarboxylic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for creating novel active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing the thiazole moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, polymers, and dyes.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a synthetic analog or precursor in the study of biological pathways and enzyme inhibitors.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A starting material for bespoke chemical synthesis services catering to diverse R&D projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Thiazolecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	3973-08-8
Molecular Formula	C4H3NO2S
Molecular Weight	129.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Carboxythiazole; Thiazole-4-carboxylic Acid; 1,3-Thiazole-4-carboxylic Acid; 4-Thiazolecarboxylic acid; 4-Thiazolecarboxylic acid (6CI,7CI,8CI); NSC 403697; CCRIS 9351; AI3-03131; Thiazole-4-carboxylicacid; 4-Thiazolecarboxylicacid; 4-Thiazolecarboxylic acid (VAN)
EINECS	223-608-4

Quality Control

Our 4-Thiazolecarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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