2-Methylthiazolidine-4-carboxylic Acid

Name: 2-Methylthiazolidine-4-carboxylic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-047316

About 2-Methylthiazolidine-4-carboxylic Acid

2-Methylthiazolidine-4-carboxylic Acid is an impurity of Acetylcysteine carrying the CAS registry number 4165-32-6. Its molecular formula is C5H9NO2S and its molecular weight is 147.2 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2-methyl-1,3-thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid. Common synonyms include 4-Thiazolidinecarboxylic acid, 2-methyl- and 2-Methyl-4-thiazolidinecarboxylic acid.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Acetylcysteine to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Acetylcysteine

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Acetylcysteine.

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Methylthiazolidine-4-carboxylic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-047316
CAS Number	4165-32-6
IUPAC name	2-methyl-1,3-thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid
Molecular formula	C₅H₉NO₂S
Molecular weight	147.2 g/mol
Exact mass	147.0354
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	FHTPNEYXMGZOSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1NC(CS1)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	160736

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	74.6 Å²
Synonyms	4-Thiazolidinecarboxylic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-Methyl-4-thiazolidinecarboxylic acid, MTCA cpd, 2-methyl-1,3-thiazolane-4-carboxylic acid, L-2-Methylthiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid, 2(RS)-Methyl-thiazolidine-4-carboxylic Acid, 4-Thiazolidinecarboxylic acid, 2-methyl-, L-, 4-Thiazolidinecarboxylicacid,2-methyl-(6CI,7CI,8CI,9CI), 2-Methyl-4-carboxytetrahydrothiazole, 2-Methyl-1,3-thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid #

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Methylthiazolidine-4-carboxylic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Methylthiazolidine-4-carboxylic Acid is 4165-32-6. It is also known as 4-Thiazolidinecarboxylic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-Methyl-4-thiazolidinecarboxylic acid, MTCA cpd.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Methylthiazolidine-4-carboxylic Acid?

2-Methylthiazolidine-4-carboxylic Acid has the molecular formula C5H9NO2S and a molecular weight of 147.2 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-methyl-1,3-thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid.

What is 2-Methylthiazolidine-4-carboxylic Acid used for?

2-Methylthiazolidine-4-carboxylic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Acetylcysteine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Methylthiazolidine-4-carboxylic Acid can I order?

We supply 2-Methylthiazolidine-4-carboxylic Acid in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Methylthiazolidine-4-carboxylic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Methylthiazolidine-4-carboxylic Acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2-Methylthiazolidine-4-carboxylic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Methylthiazolidine-4-carboxylic Acid is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.