2-Acetylthiazole

CAS: 24295-03-2

Ref. 3D-FA15955

Product Information

• Name: 2-Acetylthiazole
• Synonyms: 1-(1,3-Thiazol-2-Yl)Ethanone, 1-(1,3-Thiazol-2-yl)ethan-1-one, 1-(2-Thiazolyl)-Ethanone, 1-(Thiazol-2-yl)ethanone, 2-Acetyl thiazole, 2-Acetyl-1,3-thiazole, 2-Thiazolyl methyl ketone, Acetylthiazole, Ethanone, 1-(2-thiazolyl)-, Ketone, methyl 2-thiazolyl, Methyl 2-thiazolyl ketone
• CAS: 24295-03-2

Description

2-Acetylthiazole is a heterocyclic compound that is a derivative of thiazole. It is used in the production of dyes, pharmaceuticals and other organic compounds. 2-Acetylthiazole can be synthesized by reacting glyoxal with an acid chloride or carboxylic acid to form the corresponding sulfonyl chloride, which can then be reacted with sodium acetate in ethanol to produce 2-acetylthiazole. This reaction was found to proceed efficiently at room temperature and without the need for strong acids or bases. The product has been shown to have anticancer activity in model systems, with carbonyl groups being suggested as a possible mechanism of action.
2-Acetylthiazole is also an intermediate in the synthesis of many other organic compounds and has been shown to react with d-arabinose, producing d-ribofuranose and water.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 127.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₅NOS
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Colorless Clear Liquid