Ethyl 2-aminothiazole-4-carboxylate

Ethyl 2-aminothiazole-4-carboxylate (CAS 5398-36-7, EC 611-074-4) is a thiazole-based heterocyclic compound used as a pharmaceutical building block and specialty chemical intermediate. It is referenced in research literature under designations including NSC 4464, NSC 43547, and AKOS BB-9218. No E-code is assigned.

In pharmaceutical synthesis, it serves as a reactive intermediate where the free amino group and ester functionality enable selective coupling reactions for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients. In personal care formulations, it contributes to surface modification applications by influencing substrate wetting behavior, and has been documented as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic systems.

This material is supplied as a white crystalline solid meeting pharmaceutical intermediate specifications and is subject to REACH registration requirements within the EU. It is classified under HS code 29341000. Procurement teams should confirm grade specifications and packaging formats directly with the supplier to match batch documentation requirements.