3-methyl-isothiazole-4-carboxylic acid, CAS No. 15903-66-9

Welcome to iChemical.com!

In the below part, please select the country you want us to ship to: Please note that once you've selected a shipping country, all pricing information on our website will be automatically updated to include door-to-door shipping to the country you specified.

North America

South America

Africa

Europe

Asia

Oceania

15903-66-9

Catalog No. EBD258175

CAS 15903-66-9

Name 3-methyl-isothiazole-4-carboxylic acid

Get Quote

Basic Information

Synonyms: 3-Methylisothiazole-4-carboxylicacid 3-methyl-1,2-thiazole-4-carboxylicacid 3-methyl-isothiazole-4-carboxylicacid 3-methyl-4-isothiazolecarboxylicacid 3-Methyl-isothiazol-carbonsaeure-(4) 3-Methyl-isothiazol-4-carbonsaeure 3-Methyl-4-isothiazolcarbonsaeure 3-Methylisothiazol-4-carbonsaeure

Molecular Formula: C5H5NO2S

Molecular Weight: 143.17

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Heterocyclic Intermediates

Product Description:

3-Methyl-isothiazole-4-carboxylic acid is a heterocyclic carboxylic acid featuring a fused isothiazole ring system. It serves as a versatile and important synthetic building block in medicinal chemistry. Its primary application is as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds. The carboxylic acid group allows for further derivatization, such as amide bond formation, making it a crucial precursor for constructing molecules with potential biological activity. It is notably used in the research and development of drugs targeting the central nervous system and other therapeutic areas. As a heterocyclic scaffold, it is valued for its role in exploring structure-activity relationships (SAR) and creating novel chemical libraries for biological screening.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 182.3 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 64.1 °C

Density: 1.418 g/cm3