Description

2,4-Dibromo-6-Methylbenzothiazole is a halogenated benzothiazole derivative, a versatile and high-value organic intermediate. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• As a crucial pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Used in agrochemical research for the development of new fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Serves as a precursor for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and other advanced electronic materials due to its brominated heterocyclic structure.
• Employed in dye and pigment chemistry as a building block for creating colorants with specific light-absorption properties.
• Acts as a ligand or catalyst component in organometallic chemistry and cross-coupling reactions.
• Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dibromo-6-Methylbenzothiazole
CAS No.	155596-87-5
Molecular Formula	C8H5Br2NS
Molecular Weight	307.00 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methyl-2,4-dibromobenzothiazole; 2,4-Dibromo-6-methyl-1,3-benzothiazole; Benzothiazole, 2,4-dibromo-6-methyl-; DBMBT; 2,4-Dibromo-6-methylbenzothiazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dibromo-6-Methylbenzothiazole is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive R&D and scale-up processes. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.