Description

5,6-Dimethylbenzo-2,1,3-Thiadiazole is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound featuring a benzothiadiazole core structure with methyl substituents. This compound serves as a critical advanced intermediate and functional building block in the synthesis of high-value materials. It is primarily required by industries focused on organic electronics, pharmaceutical research, and agrochemical development.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Synthesis: A key precursor for constructing electron-accepting units in polymers and small molecules for organic photovoltaics (OPVs) and field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and development of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific biological pathways where the benzothiadiazole scaffold is active.
• Agrochemical Active Ingredients: Serves as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators with specific modes of action.
• Fluorescent Dyes and Sensors: Employed in the synthesis of fluorophores and chemosensors due to its photophysical properties, useful in bio-imaging and analytical chemistry.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized to create novel ligands for metal complexes in catalytic applications or materials science.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer backbones to impart specific electronic, optical, or thermal properties for advanced material applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,6-Dimethylbenzo-2,1,3-Thiadiazole
CAS No.	1887-60-1
Molecular Formula	C8H8N2S
Molecular Weight	164.23 g/mol
Synonyms	5,6-Dimethyl-2,1,3-benzothiadiazole; 5,6-Dimethylbenzo[c][1,2,5]thiadiazole; 2,1,3-Benzothiadiazole, 5,6-dimethyl-; Benzo-2,1,3-thiadiazole, 5,6-dimethyl-; NSC 403119; 5,6-Dimethyl-1,2,3-benzothiadiazole; 5,6-DMBT
EINECS	217-548-6

Quality Control

Our 5,6-Dimethylbenzo-2,1,3-Thiadiazole is produced under strict quality management protocols. We offer material suitable for research and industrial synthesis, with standard purity grades typically exceeding 97% (HPLC). Each batch is characterized and tested to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific chromatographic and spectroscopic data are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.