Description

2-Amino-4-Formylthiazole is a versatile heterocyclic building block featuring both amino and formyl functional groups on a thiazole core. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced research and industrial applications. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical manufacturers for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those with thiazole-based scaffolds for antiviral, antibacterial, or anticancer activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: The reactive aldehyde and amine groups enable its use in condensation reactions, Schiff base formation, and the construction of more complex heterocycles.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of novel polymers, ligands for catalysis, or organic electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments due to the chromophoric thiazole ring.
• Bioconjugation and Linker Chemistry: The formyl group is amenable to reactions with amines, making it useful for creating chemical linkers in bioconjugation applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-4-Formylthiazole
CAS No.	98020-38-3
Molecular Formula	C4H4N2OS
Molecular Weight	128.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Formyl-2-thiazolamine; 2-Amino-4-thiazolecarboxaldehyde; 4-Formylthiazol-2-amine; 2-Aminothiazole-4-carboxaldehyde; 2-Amino-4-thiazolealdehyde; 4-Aldehydo-2-aminothiazole; Thiazole-4-carboxaldehyde, 2-amino-; 2-Amino-1,3-thiazole-4-carbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-4-Formylthiazole is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) is recommended to maintain optimal purity and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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