Description

2-Bromo-5-Methylthiazole is a versatile brominated heterocyclic building block of significant importance in modern synthetic chemistry. Its core value lies in its reactivity, serving as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its bioactivity-enhancing thiazole core.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for creating functional polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) to introduce the 5-methylthiazole moiety into more complex molecules.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized for synthesizing specialized ligands for metal catalysis in asymmetric synthesis.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and optical brighteners.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-5-Methylthiazole
CAS No.	41731-23-1
Molecular Formula	C4H4BrNS
Molecular Weight	178.05 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-2-bromothiazole; 2-Bromo-5-methyl-1,3-thiazole; Thiazole, 2-bromo-5-methyl-; Bromo-methylthiazole; 2-Brom-5-methylthiazol; 2-Bromo-5-methyl-thiazole; 41731-23-1; NSC 403079
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-5-Methylthiazole is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and GC-MS for identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.