Description

2-Chloro-5-Isopropylthiazole is a versatile heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique thiazole core functionalized with chloro and isopropyl groups makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the thiazole moiety.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry research for the development of new drug candidates, particularly in areas targeting infectious diseases and central nervous system disorders.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Ligand Synthesis: Utilized for preparing novel ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis, where the nitrogen and sulfur atoms can coordinate to metal centers.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized heterocyclic dyes and functional colorants.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Employed in research to create novel sulfur-containing aroma compounds, given the characteristic properties of thiazoles.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-5-Isopropylthiazole
CAS No.	83350-90-7
Molecular Formula	C6H8ClNS
Molecular Weight	161.65 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-5-(1-methylethyl)thiazole; 5-Isopropyl-2-chlorothiazole; 2-Chloro-5-isopropyl-1,3-thiazole; Thiazole, 2-chloro-5-(1-methylethyl)-; 2-Chloro-5-propan-2-yl-1,3-thiazole
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-5-Isopropylthiazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.18 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.530

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