Description

2-[(2-Methoxyphenyl)Azo]Thiazole is a specialized azo-thiazole compound, a chemical class known for its utility in advanced material synthesis and as a key synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which combines a photochromic azo linkage with a heterocyclic thiazole ring, making it a candidate for research in functional dyes and light-responsive materials. This product is essential for R&D chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical intermediates, specialty dyes, and advanced organic electronics sectors seeking to develop novel compounds with specific optical or electronic properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific biological pathways where the thiazole moiety is pharmacologically active.
• Specialty Dye & Pigment Precursor: Used in research and development for creating high-performance dyes and pigments, leveraging the azo group for color generation and the methoxyphenyl group for solubility and shade modification.
• Optical Material Research: Investigated as a potential component in photochromic or nonlinear optical materials due to its light-sensitive azo chromophore, which can undergo reversible isomerization.
• Chemical Sensor Development: Acts as a functional ligand or core structure in the design of chemosensors, where structural changes upon analyte binding can be detected spectroscopically.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable compound for synthetic organic chemistry research, catalysis studies, and exploring new reactions involving azo and heterocyclic functionalities.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Explored as a dopant or intermediate in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and liquid crystal compositions for display technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[(2-Methoxyphenyl)Azo]Thiazole
CAS No.	97210-11-2
Molecular Formula	C10H9N3OS
Molecular Weight	219.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(2-Methoxyphenyl)diazenyl]-1,3-thiazole; 2-(2-Methoxyphenylazo)thiazole; Thiazole, 2-[(2-methoxyphenyl)azo]-; 2-(o-Methoxyphenylazo)thiazole; 2-(2-Methoxyphenylhydrazono)thiazole (tautomeric form); Azo-thiazole derivative 97210-11-2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-[(2-Methoxyphenyl)Azo]Thiazole adheres to a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity assessment by HPLC. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided and available upon request, supporting compliance with internal specifications and customer requirements for research and development.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging should minimize exposure to direct light to preserve product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.