2-Acetoxy-N-(2-thiazolyl)benzamide

• CAT Number: C000015
• CAS Number: 402848-76-4
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₀N₂O₃S
• Molecular Weight: 262.28
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Denitronitazoxanide; Nitazoxanide Impurity
• Solubility: DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
• Appearance: White to Off-White Solid
• Storage: 4°C

2-Acetoxy-N-(2-thiazolyl)benzamide (CAT: C000015) is a compound utilized in the synthesis of thiazolides, a class of novel antiviral agents. It plays a role in inhibiting the replication of hepatitis C virus, making it a potential candidate for the development of antiviral therapies. This compound acts as an impurity of Nitazoxanide, a broad-spectrum antiparasitic and antiviral medication used to treat various gastrointestinal and respiratory infections.

Reference

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