Description

Benzothiazole, 2-Methyl-6-(Trifluoromethyl)- (8Ci) CAS NO 16368-49-3 is a high-purity, trifluoromethyl-substituted benzothiazole derivative, a key heterocyclic building block prized for its unique electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for driving innovation in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research, where its structural motif imparts significant bioactivity and stability. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for synthesizing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances lipophilicity and metabolic stability.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry for the development of potential drug candidates targeting various diseases, leveraging the benzothiazole core's privileged scaffold.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a key monomer or additive in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and fluorescent dyes.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a versatile intermediate in cross-coupling reactions and heterocyclic chemistry for constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Investigated for use in specialty coatings and formulations designed to protect metals in harsh industrial environments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzothiazole, 2-Methyl-6-(Trifluoromethyl)- (8Ci)
CAS No.	16368-49-3
Molecular Formula	C9H6F3NS
Molecular Weight	217.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)benzothiazole; 6-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-methylbenzothiazole; 2-Methyl-6-trifluoromethylbenzothiazole; 2-Methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-benzothiazole; 1,3-Benzothiazole, 2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)-; 16368-49-3; 6-Trifluoromethyl-2-methylbenzothiazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzothiazole, 2-Methyl-6-(Trifluoromethyl)- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and lot-to-lot consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.