Compound Q&A
How is (5-Methyl-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)methanol (CAS: 202932-04-5) typically synthesized?
Answer
(5-Methyl-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)methanol can be synthesized by the reduction of 5-methyl-1,3-thiazol-2-one using sodium borohydride as a catalyst. The reaction is carried out in an aqueous medium, and the yield is typically around 85%. The use of mild conditions ensures high selectivity and productivity in the synthesis process.
About
CAS No
202932-04-5
English Name
(5-Methyl-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)methanol
Molecular Formula
C5H7NOS
Molecular Weight
129.18 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CN=C(S1)CO
InChIKey
BWKAOFJDCPNWEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-31 20:53
