Description

(2,4-Dimethyl-1,3-thiazol-5-yl)methanol is a versatile heterocyclic building block featuring a thiazole core substituted with hydroxymethyl and methyl groups. This compound matters as a key synthetic intermediate in the development of advanced pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and active ingredient synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting infectious diseases or metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the thiazole moiety.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials or functional polymers due to its electron-rich heterocyclic structure.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to build molecular probes for studying enzyme function or cellular pathways.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable scaffold for custom synthesis projects and scale-up services for clients in life sciences.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2,4-Dimethyl-1,3-thiazol-5-yl)methanol
CAS No.	50382-32-6
Molecular Formula	C6H9NOS
Molecular Weight	143.21 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2,4-dimethylthiazole; 2,4-Dimethyl-5-thiazolemethanol; 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2,4-dimethyl-1,3-thiazole; (2,4-Dimethylthiazol-5-yl)methanol; 2,4-Dimethyl-5-thiazolylmethanol; 5-Hydroxymethyl-2,4-dimethylthiazole; Thiazole-5-methanol, 2,4-dimethyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2,4-Dimethyl-1,3-thiazol-5-yl)methanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are available upon request.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.