Description

2-Bromo-4-Bromomethyl-Thiazole-5-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-value brominated thiazole derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its core value proposition lies in its versatile reactivity, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic scaffolds essential for modern research and development. This compound is primarily needed by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications in drug discovery, crop protection, and specialty polymer synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in antiviral and anticancer research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent for creating specialty polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Utilized in medicinal chemistry for creating molecular probes and labeled compounds for biological target identification.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A vital starting material for custom synthesis projects and contract research organizations (CROs) requiring specific brominated heterocycles.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and heterocyclic chemistry research.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4-Bromomethyl-Thiazole-5-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	949019-55-0
Molecular Formula	C8H9Br2NO2S
Molecular Weight	343.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Bromo-4-(bromomethyl)thiazole-5-carboxylate; 5-Thiazolecarboxylic acid, 2-bromo-4-(bromomethyl)-, ethyl ester; 2-Bromo-4-bromomethyl-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; 4-(Bromomethyl)-2-bromo-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 2,4-dibromomethylthiazole-5-carboxylate (common name); Dibromomethyl thiazole ethyl ester; BBMTE; CAS 949019-55-0
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-4-Bromomethyl-Thiazole-5-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to confirm identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our clients in regulated industry segments.

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. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
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.