Methyl 2-methylthiazole-5-carboxylate

• CAT Number: L042412
• CAS Number: 53233-90-2
• Molecular Formula: C6H7NO2S
• Molecular Weight: 157.19
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: methyl 2-methyl-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxylate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H7NO2S/c1-4-7-3-5(10-4)6(8)9-2/h3H,1-2H3
• InChIKey: WJPVCUYKYLWTPC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=NC=C(S1)C(=O)OC

Methyl 2-methylthiazole-5-carboxylate（Cat No.:L042412）is an organic compound featuring a thiazole ring with a methyl group at the 2-position, a carboxylate group at the 5-position, and a methyl ester group (-COOCH3) at the carboxylate. This compound is commonly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various bioactive molecules, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. The thiazole ring provides aromatic stability, while the carboxylate group allows for further functionalization or esterification. Its methyl ester functionality enhances solubility, making it useful in reactions such as ester hydrolysis, nucleophilic substitution, and cyclization in drug design and materials science.