5-Thiazolecarboxylic acid, 2-(3-formyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)-4-methyl-, ethyl ester

It can also be used in the development of other novel compounds for research, such as thiazolyl α-aminophosphonates. This compound is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used to synthesize the drug febuxostat, a medication for treating hyperuricemia and gout.

API Name Febuxostat
CAS No 161798-01-2
Molecular Formula C14H13NO4S
Molecular Weight 291.32 g/mol
Synonyms ethyl 2-(3-formyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)-4-methyl-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxylate