Description

4-(Bromomethyl)-2-Methylthiazole Hydrobromide is a high-purity, organobromine building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its reactive bromomethyl group, which facilitates efficient alkylation and functionalization reactions in complex molecular construction. It is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel thiazole-containing active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) containing the 2-methylthiazole pharmacophore.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that leverage thiazole chemistry.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a versatile building block for creating novel nitrogen-sulfur heterocyclic ligands for metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced organic materials, such as conductive polymers or organic semiconductors with thiazole units.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing tagged molecules or probes to study biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for client-specific custom synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Bromomethyl)-2-Methylthiazole Hydrobromide
CAS No.	725738-57-8
Molecular Formula	C5H7Br2NS
Molecular Weight	297.99 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-4-(bromomethyl)thiazole Hydrobromide; 4-(Bromomethyl)-2-methylthiazole HBr; 2-Methylthiazole-4-methyl bromide hydrobromide; Thiazole, 4-(bromomethyl)-2-methyl-, hydrobromide; 725738-57-8; 4-Bromomethyl-2-methylthiazole Hydrobromide
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(Bromomethyl)-2-Methylthiazole Hydrobromide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure compliance with exacting standards for research and development use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from moisture and direct light exposure to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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