Description

3-Benzyl-5-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-4-Methylthiazolium Chloride is a specialized thiazolium salt compound with significant utility as a catalyst and reagent in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a precursor or co-catalyst in various chemical transformations, including thiamine (Vitamin B1) model reactions and potential applications in polymer science. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical intermediates manufacturing, and fine chemical synthesis operations seeking high-purity organocatalysts.

Application

• As a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and research-scale reactions.
• Use as a model compound or intermediate in the study of thiamine (Vitamin B1) chemistry and enzymatic cofactors.
• Potential application in polymerization catalysts and materials science research.
• Employed in academic and industrial R&D for developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Serving as a building block for the synthesis of more complex thiazolium-based compounds.
• Use in pharmaceutical research for investigating biologically active molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Benzyl-5-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-4-Methylthiazolium Chloride
CAS No.	4568-71-2
Molecular Formula	C13H18ClNOS
Molecular Weight	271.80 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Benzyl-5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methyl-1,3-thiazol-3-ium chloride; 4-Methyl-3-benzyl-5-(2-hydroxyethyl)thiazolium chloride; Thiamine analogue; 1,3-Thiazolium, 3-benzyl-5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methyl-, chloride; Benzylhydroxyethylmethylthiazolium chloride
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Quality Control

Our 3-Benzyl-5-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-4-Methylthiazolium Chloride is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and titration. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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