Description

2-(Butylthio)Thiazole is a specialized sulfur-containing heterocyclic compound that serves as a key intermediate and functional additive in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure provides valuable organoleptic and chemical properties, making it a critical component for performance-driven formulations. This product is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to develop or enhance specific product characteristics.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Used as a potent aroma chemical and flavoring agent, particularly for imparting sulfurous, roasted, or meaty notes in savory flavors and certain fragrance compositions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a crucial building block in the production of certain pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where the thiazole ring contributes to biological activity.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a synthetic precursor for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) containing thiazole or thioether functionalities.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a reagent in organic synthesis for the construction of complex heterocyclic molecules and in material science research.
• Specialty Additives: Functions as a corrosion inhibitor or stabilizer in specific industrial fluid formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Butylthio)Thiazole
CAS No.	69390-08-5
Molecular Formula	C7H11NS2
Molecular Weight	173.30 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Butylthiothiazole; Butyl 2-Thiazolyl Sulfide; 2-Thiazolyl Butyl Sulfide; 2-(Butylsulfanyl)-1,3-thiazole; 2-(Butylthio)-1,3-thiazole; 2-Butylmercaptothiazole; 2-(n-Butylthio)thiazole
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Butylthio)Thiazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term stability. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.550 - 1.560
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.080 - 1.120

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