Category:
Intermediates&Fine Chemicals
CAS NO:
137-00-8
Standard:
USP,
5-Hydroxyethyl-4-methylthiazole is a specialized thiazole derivative synthesized via condensation of 2,3-butanedione and cysteamine. It serves as a critical intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis with molecular formula C6H9NOS and CAS number 10078-44-9.
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