Description

5-Bromothiazole-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its reactive carboxylic acid and bromine substituents, enabling precise derivatization for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is critically needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing novel thiazole-based active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and anti-inflammatory compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that incorporate the thiazole moiety.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as conductive polymers and light-emitting components.
• Custom Chemical Synthesis: Provides a versatile handle for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs to build custom, complex molecules for clients.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Useful for creating biochemical probes and tagged molecules for diagnostic and research applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromothiazole-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	957346-62-2
Molecular Formula	C4H2BrNO2S
Molecular Weight	207.03 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Thiazolecarboxylic acid, 5-bromo-; 5-Bromo-2-thiazolecarboxylic acid; 5-Bromo-1,3-thiazole-2-carboxylic acid; 5-Bromothiazole-2-carboxylic acid; 5-Bromo-2-carboxythiazole; 2-Carboxy-5-bromothiazole; 5-Bromothiazolecarboxylic acid; 957346-62-2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromothiazole-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and scale-up applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles 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, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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