Description

2-Amino-Benzothiazole-6-Carbonitrile is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block with a fused aromatic ring system. This compound matters for its role as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, offering a reactive nitrile group and a primary amine for further functionalization. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients, as well as by manufacturers of dyes, pigments, and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the benzothiazole core's bioactivity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for creating specialized heterocyclic dyes with specific color fastness and light absorption properties.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and corrosion inhibitors due to its electron-rich structure.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry, combinatorial chemistry, and the discovery of new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-Benzothiazole-6-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	19759-66-1
Molecular Formula	C8H5N3S
Molecular Weight	175.21 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Cyano-2-aminobenzothiazole; 2-Amino-6-cyanobenzothiazole; 2-Aminobenzothiazole-6-carbonitrile; 2-Amino-1,3-benzothiazole-6-carbonitrile; 6-Cyano-2-benzothiazolamine; 2-Benzothiazolamine, 6-cyano-; Benzo[d]thiazole-6-carbonitrile, 2-amino-; 2-Amino-6-cyano-benzothiazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-Benzothiazole-6-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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