Description

Ethyl 2-Chloro-4-Methyl-1,3-Thiazole-5-Carboxylate is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its reactive chloro and ester functional groups, which enable precise molecular construction in complex chemical processes. This compound is critically needed by research chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel thiazole-containing drug candidates, particularly in antiviral and antibacterial research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial precursor in the manufacture of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides that incorporate the thiazole moiety for enhanced bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Used in the synthesis of functionalized thiazoles for potential application in organic electronics, such as OLED materials or conductive polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Employed as a building block to create molecular probes and labeled compounds for studying biological pathways and enzyme functions.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for the production of bespoke intermediates under cGMP or research-grade conditions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for method development and exploration of new heterocyclic chemistry in university and corporate research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Chloro-4-Methyl-1,3-Thiazole-5-Carboxylate
CAS No.	7238-62-2
Molecular Formula	C7H8ClNO2S
Molecular Weight	205.66 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-4-methyl-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-chloro-4-methylthiazole-5-carboxylate; 5-Carbethoxy-2-chloro-4-methylthiazole; 2-Chloro-4-methyl-5-ethoxycarbonylthiazole; 1,3-Thiazole-5-carboxylic acid, 2-chloro-4-methyl-, ethyl ester; 7238-62-2; Ethyl 2-chloro-4-methyl-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Chloro-4-Methyl-1,3-Thiazole-5-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 specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications from research to scale-up, with the capability to meet custom purity requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area 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 maintaining the material under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

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.