2-(methylamino)-4-phenyl-5-thiazolecarbonitrile

China [CN]

Chemical Properties

Amino Group Reactions: The methylamino group in the molecule exhibits a certain degree of nucleophilicity and can undergo acylation reactions with acyl chlorides, anhydrides, and alkylation reactions with halogenated hydrocarbons.

Thiazole Ring Reactions: The thiazole ring exhibits a certain degree of aromaticity, and its hydrogen atoms can undergo electrophilic substitution reactions under certain conditions. The thiazole ring can also act as a ligand to form complexes with metal ions.

Uses

Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Thiazole compounds exhibit a wide range of biological activities and can be used as intermediates in the synthesis of drug molecules with antibacterial, antiviral, and antitumor activities.

Material Synthesis: Thiazoles can be used to synthesize organic materials with specialized properties, such as optoelectronic materials. By modifying and assembling their structures, they can impart specific optical and electrical properties to these materials.