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3-Benzyl-5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylthiazolium chloride, 98%
Description
3-Benzyl-5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylthiazolium chloride, aliphatic aldehydes undergo the acyloin condensation in the presence of this catalyst and mild base. It acts as a catalyst for the addition of aliphatic and heterocyclic aldehydes to α,β-unsaturated ketones, nitriles and esters.
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3-Benzyl-5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylthiazolium chloride, aliphatic aldehydes undergo the acyloin condensation in the presence of this catalyst and mild base. It acts as a catalyst for the addition of aliphatic and heterocyclic aldehydes to α,β-unsaturated ketones, nitriles and esters.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Store away from water and oxidizing agents. Protect from humidity and water. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 142°C to 145°C |
Quantity | 25 g |
Beilstein | 3788921 |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 269.8 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | 3-Benzyl-5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylthiazolium chloride |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 224-947-6 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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