Description

4-Bromo-2-Methylbenzothiazole is a versatile brominated heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its role as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and functional materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require high-purity intermediates for coupling reactions and the synthesis of novel benzothiazole derivatives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with benzothiazole cores that exhibit biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the bromine atom serves as a handle for further functionalization.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for creating organic electronic materials, such as OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) emitters and charge-transport materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, which are fundamental in modern synthetic chemistry.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specific dyes and fluorescent markers due to the benzothiazole scaffold's photophysical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2-Methylbenzothiazole
CAS No.	112146-10-8
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrNS
Molecular Weight	228.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-4-bromobenzothiazole; 4-Bromo-2-methyl-1,3-benzothiazole; 4-Bromo-2-methylbenzothiazole; Benzothiazole, 4-bromo-2-methyl-; 2-Methyl-4-bromo-1,3-benzothiazole; 4-Bromo-2-methylbenzo[d]thiazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2-Methylbenzothiazole is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results 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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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.