2-Amino-5-Nitrothiazole

 CAS NO.

121-66-4

 Molecular Formula

C₃H₃N₃O₂S

 Structural Formula

 Molecular Weight

145.14 g/mol

 Purity

99.0% MIN

 Appearance

Yellow Powder

 Application

Nitazoxanide Synthesis

2-Amino-5-Nitrothiazole serves as the core structural component for nitazoxanide, a broad-spectrum antiparasitic and antiviral drug approved for treating cryptosporidiosis and giardiasis. The compound undergoes acylation reactions to form the final active pharmaceutical ingredient.

Therapeutic Areas:

• Antiparasitic medications (Cryptosporidium, Giardia)

• Antiviral drug development

Dye Industry

2-Amino-5-Nitrothiazole has been used as a diazo component in the synthesis of monoazo disperse dyes since the 1950s, particularly for textile applications requiring excellent color fastness.

Dye Applications:

• Disperse Blue series dyes

• High-temperature dyeing applications