Ethyl 4-Thiazolecarboxylate

• CAT Number: R007761
• CAS Number: 14527-43-6
• Molecular Formula: C6H7NO2S
• Molecular Weight: 157.19
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 4-Thiazolecarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 4-Ethoxycarbonylthiazole
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 1,3-thiazole-4-carboxylate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H7NO2S/c1-2-9-6(8)5-3-10-4-7-5/h3-4H,2H2,1H3
• InChIKey: XDOKFEJMEJKVGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C1=CSC=N1

Ethyl 4-thiazolecarboxylate(CAT: R007761) is a heterocyclic ester featuring a thiazole ring substituted at the 4-position with a carboxylic acid ethyl ester. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive molecules, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. Its reactive ester group allows for easy conversion into amides, acids, and other derivatives, while the thiazole core is frequently found in kinase inhibitors, anti-infective agents, and enzyme modulators. With favorable electronic properties and synthetic versatility, Ethyl 4-thiazolecarboxylate is widely employed in medicinal chemistry, combinatorial synthesis, and heterocycle-focused drug discovery efforts.