Description

2-Chloro-4-Methylthiazole-5-Carboxamide is a high-purity, synthetically valuable heterocyclic building block. This compound serves as a critical intermediate in the development of advanced active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals, where its unique thiazole core enables precise molecular design. It is primarily sought by research and development teams, as well as production chemists, in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty fine chemical sectors for synthesizing novel compounds with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in therapeutic areas requiring complex heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its bioactive thiazole structure.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile building block for medicinal chemistry, enabling structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the custom synthesis of specialty chemicals for electronics, materials science, and other high-tech applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-4-Methylthiazole-5-Carboxamide
CAS No.	856658-33-8
Molecular Formula	C5H5ClN2OS
Molecular Weight	176.62 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-4-methyl-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxamide; 5-Carbamoyl-2-chloro-4-methylthiazole; 2-Chloro-4-methylthiazole-5-carboxylic acid amide; 856658-33-8; 2-Chloro-4-methyl-5-carbamoylthiazole; 4-Methyl-2-chlorothiazole-5-carboxamide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-4-Methylthiazole-5-Carboxamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and production use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are available for every shipment upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal 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%

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