Description

2-Chloro-4-(4-Ethylphenyl)Thiazole is a high-purity, specialized heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals, where its unique thiazole core enables the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to innovate new products with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, anti-inflammatory agents, and antimicrobials.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for developing next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of organic electronic materials, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors, due to the electron-rich thiazole moiety.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalytic systems used in cross-coupling and other transformative reactions.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for designing molecular probes to study biological pathways and enzyme functions.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for the production of bespoke compounds for client projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-4-(4-Ethylphenyl)Thiazole
CAS No.	61323-78-2
Molecular Formula	C11H10ClNS
Molecular Weight	223.72 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-4-(4-ethylphenyl)-1,3-thiazole; 4-(4-Ethylphenyl)-2-chlorothiazole; 2-Chloro-4-(p-ethylphenyl)thiazole; Thiazole, 2-chloro-4-(4-ethylphenyl)-; 2-Chloro-4-(4'-ethylphenyl)thiazole; 61323-78-2; 4-(4-Ethylphenyl)-2-chloro-thiazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Chloro-4-(4-Ethylphenyl)Thiazole undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the stringent purity and consistency requirements of our global B2B clients. Our quality management system is designed to support cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) standards where required for pharmaceutical applications. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to guarantee supply reliability and technical compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination and moisture absorption. Store away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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