Description

5-Bromo-4-Thiazolemethanol is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its functionalized thiazole ring, which serves as a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with targeted biological activity. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in antiviral, antibacterial, and anticancer research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for functionalized polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the creation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a scaffold for developing molecular probes to study biological systems.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for bespoke chemical synthesis services.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-4-Thiazolemethanol
CAS No.	912639-68-0
Molecular Formula	C4H4BrNOS
Molecular Weight	194.05 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Thiazolemethanol, 5-bromo-; (5-Bromo-4-thiazolyl)methanol; 5-Bromo-4-thiazolecarbinol; 5-Bromothiazole-4-methanol; 912639-68-0; 5-Bromo-4-hydroxymethylthiazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our 5-Bromo-4-Thiazolemethanol is produced under strict quality management protocols. We guarantee high chemical purity and consistency, supported by comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

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%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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