Description

5-Thiazolemethanol, 2-Methoxy-4-Methyl- is a specialized heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals, where its unique thiazole core is highly valued. Industries that need it include pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical manufacturing, and fine chemical synthesis for creating molecules with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting infectious diseases or metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced fungicides, herbicides, or insecticides that leverage the thiazole moiety for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic processes or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials or functional polymers due to its heterocyclic structure.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for synthesizing molecular probes to study biological pathways and enzyme functions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a key intermediate for manufacturing other high-value, complex specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Thiazolemethanol, 2-Methoxy-4-Methyl-
CAS No.	937655-53-3
Molecular Formula	C6H9NO2S
Molecular Weight	159.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-4-methyl-1,3-thiazole-5-methanol; (2-Methoxy-4-methyl-1,3-thiazol-5-yl)methanol; 4-Methyl-2-methoxy-5-thiazolemethanol; 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-methoxy-4-methylthiazole; 2-Methoxy-4-methylthiazole-5-methanol
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Quality Control

Our 5-Thiazolemethanol, 2-Methoxy-4-Methyl- is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and commercial synthesis. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
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.