5-Mercapto-1-methyltetrazole: A Key Pharmaceutical Intermediate for Cephalosporin Antibiotics
Explore the critical role of 5-Mercapto-1-methyltetrazole (CAS: 13183-79-4) as a vital building block in the synthesis of advanced cephalosporin antibiotics, a testament to our commitment to quality and innovation in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
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5-Mercapto-1-methyltetrazole
As a leading supplier in China, we offer 5-Mercapto-1-methyltetrazole, a high-purity white crystalline powder essential for the synthesis of critical pharmaceutical compounds. This compound is instrumental in creating the side chains for a wide array of cephalosporin antibiotics, contributing significantly to global healthcare solutions.
- Leveraging our expertise as a reliable manufacturer in China, we ensure the high purity of 5-Mercapto-1-methyltetrazole (≥ 99.0%) for optimal pharmaceutical intermediate applications.
- The compound's well-defined chemical structure and properties make it an indispensable component in the complex synthesis pathways for potent cephalosporin antibiotics, supporting advanced pharmaceutical intermediate applications.
- We provide comprehensive technical data and reliable supply chains, positioning us as a trusted partner for your pharmaceutical intermediate needs, crucial for successful chemical synthesis.
- Understanding the critical nature of these materials, we focus on consistent quality and availability, ensuring that your research and production benefit from our high-quality 5-Mercapto-1-methyltetrazole.
Advantages of Using This Product
Ensured Purity for Superior Synthesis
Benefit from our commitment to providing 5-Mercapto-1-methyltetrazole with assay levels of 99.0% or higher, crucial for complex pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis and ensuring the efficacy of final antibiotic products, vital for high-purity chemical synthesis.
Versatile Pharmaceutical Intermediate
This compound serves as a key side chain component for numerous cephalosporin antibiotics, including cefotaxazole and cefmetazole, demonstrating its broad utility in pharmaceutical synthesis, aligning with the needs for advanced antibiotic synthesis.
Reliable Supply Chain from China
As a prominent supplier in China, we guarantee a stable and reliable supply of 5-Mercapto-1-methyltetrazole, enabling consistent production schedules for our clients in the pharmaceutical industry, reinforcing trust as a trusted supplier.
Key Applications
Cephalosporin Antibiotics Production
Crucial for synthesizing the side chains of widely used cephalosporins, impacting the development of effective treatments for bacterial infections, directly supporting antibiotic synthesis.
Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis
Serves as a fundamental building block in the multi-step synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), highlighting its importance in the broader pharmaceutical industry, contributing to chemical synthesis.
Medicinal Chemistry Research
A valuable compound for medicinal chemists exploring new drug candidates and optimizing existing ones, particularly within the antibacterial drug discovery domain, furthering research into pharmaceutical intermediate applications.
Organic Synthesis
Its unique heterocyclic structure and functional groups make it a target for research in advanced organic synthesis, exploring novel reaction pathways and applications beyond its primary use, supporting chemical synthesis.