Description

4,4-Dimethyl-Thiazolidine is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound featuring a saturated thiazolidine ring with two methyl substituents. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing sulfur heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the thiazolidine core imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Bioconjugation and Linker Chemistry: Utilized in bioconjugation techniques and as a component of chemical linkers in proteomics and diagnostic reagent development.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new chemical reactions in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4,4-Dimethyl-Thiazolidine
CAS No.	56400-70-5
Molecular Formula	C5H11NS
Molecular Weight	117.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4-Dimethylthiazolidine; 4,4-Dimethyl-1,3-thiazolidine; 4,4-Dimethyl-thiazolidine; 4,4-Dimethyl-δ⁴-thiazoline; Thiazolidine, 4,4-dimethyl-; 2,2-Dimethylthiazolidine (common misnomer); 4,4-Dimethyl-2-thiazoline
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Quality Control

Our 4,4-Dimethyl-Thiazolidine is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification by spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR) and purity determination by chromatography (GC/HPLC), to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The product is compatible with common organic solvents but should be kept under an inert atmosphere if prolonged storage is anticipated.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/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.