Physical and Chemical Properties: Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder, melting point: 177-178°C, density: 1.337 g/cm³, boiling point: 307.97°C (760 mmHg), flash point: 140.056°C, vapor pressure: 0.001 mmHg (25°C).
Uses: Primarily used as a pharmaceutical intermediate for the synthesis of various drugs.
Synthesis: Prepared by the reaction of ethyl 2-bromo-4-carboxythiazole with ammonia in ethanol at room temperature.