Description

4-[[2-(4-Sulfobutylthio)-5-Chlorobenzothiazol-3-Ium]-3-Yl]Butane-1-Sulfonate is a specialized, high-purity zwitterionic compound designed for advanced applications requiring precise chemical functionality. This product matters for its role as a key intermediate or functional additive in performance-driven chemical synthesis and material science. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the photographic, dye, and specialty polymer industries, where its unique sulfonate and benzothiazole structure imparts critical properties.

Application

• Photographic Sensitizer Intermediate: A critical component in the synthesis of spectral sensitizing dyes for silver halide photographic films and papers.
• Functional Dye Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating advanced dyes and pigments with specific light-absorption or charge-transfer properties.
• Specialty Polymer Additive: Used to modify polymer surfaces or act as a functional monomer to introduce sulfonate groups for enhanced hydrophilicity or ionic conductivity.
• Electrochemical Material Research: Investigated for use in components for batteries, fuel cells, or sensors due to its ionic character and structural stability.
• Bioconjugation and Labeling Chemistry: Potential use in creating reactive probes or linkers for attaching molecules to biomolecules in diagnostic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-[[2-(4-Sulfobutylthio)-5-Chlorobenzothiazol-3-Ium]-3-Yl]Butane-1-Sulfonate
CAS No.	111010-36-7
Molecular Formula	C15H19ClN2O6S4
Molecular Weight	503.03 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-2-[4-(3-sulfobutylthio)butylsulfonyl]benzothiazole inner salt; 1,1'-(5-Chloro-3H-benzothiazole-2,3-diyl)bis(butane-1-sulfonate) zwitterion; 5-Chloro-3-(4-sulfobutyl)-2-[(4-sulfobutyl)thio]benzothiazolium inner salt; SBTCS; Sulfobutylthio Chlorobenzothiazole Sulfonate; 111010-36-7; 4-({2-[(4-Sulfobutyl)sulfanyl]-5-chloro-1,3-benzothiazol-3-ium-3-yl})butane-1-sulfonate
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-[[2-(4-Sulfobutylthio)-5-Chlorobenzothiazol-3-Ium]-3-Yl]Butane-1-Sulfonate adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C/59-77°F). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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