Description

4-Thiazolecarboxaldehyde, 5-Mercapto- (9Ci) is a specialized heterocyclic building block featuring both aldehyde and thiol functional groups on a thiazole core. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists working in medicinal chemistry and fine chemical synthesis. The compound is supplied with full analytical documentation to ensure consistency and reliability for critical synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting infectious diseases or metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new active ingredients for crop protection products, such as fungicides or herbicides.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating complex ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Peptidomimetics: Employed in the construction of thiazole-containing peptidomimetics, which are important in drug design.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for creating fluorescent or affinity probes to study biological processes.
• Heterocyclic Library Synthesis: A versatile starting material for generating diverse compound libraries for high-throughput screening.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-Thiazolecarboxaldehyde, 5-Mercapto- (9Ci)
CAS No.	738619-23-3
Molecular Formula	C4H3NOS2
Molecular Weight	145.20 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Mercapto-4-thiazolecarboxaldehyde; 5-Mercaptothiazole-4-carbaldehyde; 4-Formyl-5-mercaptothiazole; 5-Sulfanyl-1,3-thiazole-4-carbaldehyde; Thiazole-4-carboxaldehyde, 5-mercapto-; 738619-23-3; 5-Mercapto-1,3-thiazole-4-carboxaldehyde
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Thiazolecarboxaldehyde, 5-Mercapto- (9Ci) is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure high purity and lot-to-lot consistency through advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment, supporting your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. This compound is easily oxidized and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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