Thiazole is a sulfur and nitrogen heterocyclic ring important in drug design, vitamins, and medicinal chemistry.
Chemical Formula of Thiazole:
- C₃H₃NS
Physical Properties of Thiazole:
| Property | Value |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Boiling Point | ~116 °C |
| Melting Point | ~-30 °C |
| Solubility | Soluble in organic solvents |
| Basicity | Weakly basic |
Medicinal Uses:
- Found in many biologically active molecules.
- Examples:
- Thiamine (Vitamin B1) contains thiazole ring
- Riluzole: ALS treatment
- Used in antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer agents
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