Description

2-Oxo-4-p-Tolyl-2,3-Dihydro-Thiazole-5-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity, synthetically valuable heterocyclic building block. This compound serves as a critical intermediate in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced agrochemicals, where its unique thiazolidinone core is essential for imparting specific biological activity. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for synthesis and scale-up projects.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, or metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Building block for developing new generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Synthesis: Versatile scaffold for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds in academic and industrial research laboratories.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or additive in the research of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Oxo-4-p-Tolyl-2,3-Dihydro-Thiazole-5-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	886498-04-0
Molecular Formula	C13H13NO3S
Molecular Weight	263.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-oxo-4-(p-tolyl)-2,3-dihydrothiazole-5-carboxylate; 4-(4-Methylphenyl)-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 5-Carbethoxy-4-(p-tolyl)-2-thiazolidinone; 2-Thiazolidinone, 5-(ethoxycarbonyl)-4-(4-methylphenyl)-; 886498-04-0; 4-(4-Methylphenyl)-2-oxo-2,3-dihydrothiazole-5-carboxylic acid ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Oxo-4-p-Tolyl-2,3-Dihydro-Thiazole-5-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to rigorous analytical testing including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and development requirements.

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 such as strong oxidizing agents.

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.