3-Benzyl-5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylthiazolium chloride, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

3-Benzyl-5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylthiazolium chloride, aliphatic aldehydes undergo the acyloin condensation in the presence of this catalyst and mild base. It acts as a catalyst for the addition of aliphatic and heterocyclic aldehydes to α,β-unsaturated ketones, nitriles and esters.

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Applications
3-Benzyl-5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylthiazolium chloride, aliphatic aldehydes undergo the acyloin condensation in the presence of this catalyst and mild base. It acts as a catalyst for the addition of aliphatic and heterocyclic aldehydes to α,β-unsaturated ketones, nitriles and esters.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Store away from water and oxidizing agents. Protect from humidity and water. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 4568-71-2
• Molecular Formula: C13H16ClNOS
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 269.79
• MDL Number: MFCD00011959
• InChI Key: IWSVLBKHBJGMAA-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: 3-benzyl-5-2-hydroxyethyl-4-methylthiazolium chloride, 3-benzyl-5-2-hydroxyethyl-4-methylthiazol-3-ium chloride, 3-benzyl-5-2-hydroxyethyl-4-methyl-1,3-thiazol-3-ium chloride, thiazolium, 5-2-hydroxyethyl-4-methyl-3-phenylmethyl-, chloride, 2-4-methyl-3-benzyl-1,3-thiazol-5-yl ethan-1-ol, chloride, acmc-1aqyn, 3-benzyl-5-2-hydroxyethyl thazolium chloride, 3-benzyl-4-methyl-5-hydroxyethylthiazolium chloride, 3-benzyl-5-hydroxyethyl-4-methylthiazolium chloride, 3-benzyl-5 2-hydroxyethyl-4-methylthiazolium chloride
• PubChem CID: 2833352
• IUPAC Name: 2-(3-benzyl-4-methyl-1,3-thiazol-3-ium-5-yl)ethanol;chloride
• SMILES: [Cl-].CC1=C(CCO)SC=[N+]1CC1=CC=CC=C1

• Melting Point: 142°C to 145°C
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 3788921
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 269.8
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 3-Benzyl-5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylthiazolium chloride

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