Description

Ethyl Thiazole-4-Carboxylate is a versatile heterocyclic building block and ester derivative of thiazole-4-carboxylic acid, essential for synthesizing complex molecules with high precision. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for creating pharmacologically active compounds, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. This product is critically needed by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the thiazole moiety.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves 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 semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing certain sulfur-containing aroma compounds, though typically in high-purity grades.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and heterocyclic compound research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Thiazole-4-Carboxylate
CAS No.	6898-57-3
Molecular Formula	C6H7NO2S
Molecular Weight	157.19 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Thiazolecarboxylic acid, ethyl ester; Ethyl 4-thiazolecarboxylate; Ethyl 4-carboxythiazole; NSC 401565; Thiazole-4-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; 4-Carbethoxythiazole; 4-(Ethoxycarbonyl)thiazole
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl Thiazole-4-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical parameters. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates and ISO standards for industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	48 - 52 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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