Description

4-(Chloromethyl)-2-(2-Methylphenyl)-1,3-Thiazole is a versatile and high-purity organic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the development of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. Industries that require precise and reliable synthetic pathways, such as pharmaceutical R&D, crop protection, and specialty chemical manufacturing, will find this product essential for their processes.

Application

• As a crucial pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with thiazole-based structures.
• Key building block in agrochemical research for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Used in material science for creating advanced polymers or functional materials with specific electronic or photophysical properties.
• Valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new heterocyclic chemistry and reaction methodologies.
• Intermediate for synthesizing dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners due to the thiazole core's properties.
• Potential use in the development of corrosion inhibitors or specialty additives for industrial formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Chloromethyl)-2-(2-Methylphenyl)-1,3-Thiazole
CAS No.	91349-33-6
Molecular Formula	C11H10ClNS
Molecular Weight	223.72 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Methylphenyl)-4-(chloromethyl)thiazole; 4-(Chloromethyl)-2-(o-tolyl)-1,3-thiazole; 2-(2-Methylphenyl)-4-(chloromethyl)-1,3-thiazole; 1,3-Thiazole, 4-(chloromethyl)-2-(2-methylphenyl)-; 2-(o-Tolyl)-4-(chloromethyl)thiazole; 4-Chloromethyl-2-(2-methylphenyl)thiazole; 91349-33-6
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Chloromethyl)-2-(2-Methylphenyl)-1,3-Thiazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to confirm identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality parameters are available upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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