Description

6-(2,4-Dimethylphenyl)-3-Methylimidazo[2,1-B]Thiazole-2-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity, advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and organic building block of significant commercial interest. This compound is valued for its complex heterocyclic structure, which serves as a critical scaffold in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for synthesis and process development.

Application

This specialized chemical intermediate enables key synthetic pathways across several high-value industries. Its primary applications include:

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serving as a core building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in therapeutic areas requiring complex heterocyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Research: Acting as a precursor in the development of new generation pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides with targeted activity.
• Organic Synthesis & Process Chemistry: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecules, studying reaction mechanisms, and scaling up synthetic routes.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of organic electronic materials or specialty polymers due to its conjugated system.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-(2,4-Dimethylphenyl)-3-Methylimidazo[2,1-B]Thiazole-2-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	940725-24-6
Molecular Formula	C17H18N2O2S
Molecular Weight	314.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 6-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-3-methylimidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-2-carboxylate; 3-Methyl-6-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)imidazo[2,1-b]thiazole-2-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Imidazo[2,1-b]thiazole-2-carboxylic acid, 6-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-3-methyl-, ethyl ester; CAS 940725-24-6
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Quality Control

We supply 6-(2,4-Dimethylphenyl)-3-Methylimidazo[2,1-B]Thiazole-2-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial synthesis. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as confirmed by advanced analytical techniques.

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 product integrity.

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	≤ 20 ppm

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