| CAS No. | 60971-72-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H4ClNOS |
| Molecular Weight | 161.61 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
The occurrence of 2-Methyl-1,3-thiazole-5-carbonyl chloride is closely related to an amide group, sulfur-containing functionality, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.
2-Methyl-1,3-thiazole-5-carbonyl chloride (CAS 60971-72-4), molecular formula C5H4ClNOS and molecular weight 161.61 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C5H4ClNOS, 2-Methyl-1,3-thiazole-5-carbonyl chloride contains an amide group, sulfur-containing functionality, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 161.61 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.
This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.
CATO manufactures 2-Methyl-1,3-thiazole-5-carbonyl chloride under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.
| Molecular Formula | C5H4ClNOS |
| Molecular Weight | 161.61 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 4.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1974 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 1 |
| Sulfur Atoms | 1 |