Methyl 4-chlorothiazole-5-carboxylate

• CAT Number: L020849
• CAS Number: 1015591-57-7
• Molecular Formula: C5H4ClNO2S
• Molecular Weight: 177.61
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: methyl 4-chloro-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxylate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H4ClNO2S/c1-9-5(8)3-4(6)7-2-10-3/h2H,1H3
• InChIKey: CFFMCXJJYDGJCF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)C1=C(N=CS1)Cl

Methyl 4-chlorothiazole-5-carboxylate is a chlorinated thiazole derivative featuring a carboxylate ester group, commonly used in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. Its unique structure, with both chlorine and ester functionalities on the thiazole ring, makes it a versatile intermediate for synthesizing bioactive molecules, particularly in drug development and pesticide formulations. This compound’s reactivity and stability enable its use in creating compounds with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It is an ideal building block for organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry applications.