Methyl2-chloro-4-thiazolecarboxylate

CAS: 850429-61-7

Ref. 3D-FM149792

Product Information

• Name: Methyl2-chloro-4-thiazolecarboxylate
• Synonyms: 4-Thiazolecarboxylic acid, 2-chloro-, methyl ester, Methyl 2-Chloro-1,3-Thiazole-5-Carboxylate, Methyl 2-Chloro-4-Thiazolecarboxylate

Description

Methyl 2-chloro-4-thiazolecarboxylate is a reactive organometallic compound that is used in the preparation of other organic compounds. It can be prepared by the elimination of methyl chloride from methyl 2-chloro-4-thiazolecarboxylate with an excess of argon. The product crystallizes as a white, crystalline solid. Methyl 2-chloro-4-thiazolecarboxylate can also be prepared by reacting magnesium and chlorine in hydrochloric acid or by the reaction of magnesium with methyl chloroformate. A preparative method involves heating hydrochloric acid with magnesium to produce a solution of methyl chloroformate, which is then reacted with thiourea to yield Methyl 2-chloro-4-thiazolecarboxylate. This compound is soluble in solvents such as dichloromethane and ether, but insoluble in water.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 177.61 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₄ClNO₂S
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H4ClNO2S/c1-9-4(8)3-2-10-5(6)7-3/h2H,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=PZLJTHDJLAXFAW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)c1csc(Cl)n1