Description

2-Chloro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzothiazole is a high-value, halogenated benzothiazole derivative serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its molecular structure, featuring both chloro and trifluoromethyl substituents, makes it a versatile building block for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for researchers and production chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the stability imparted by the trifluoromethyl group.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functional unit in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a core structure for synthesizing advanced colorants and fluorescent markers.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) to introduce the benzothiazole scaffold into more complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzothiazole
CAS No.	159870-86-7
Molecular Formula	C8H3ClF3NS
Molecular Weight	237.63 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-6-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-benzothiazole; 6-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-chlorobenzothiazole; 2-Chloro-6-trifluoromethylbenzothiazole; Benzothiazole, 2-chloro-6-(trifluoromethyl)-; 159870-86-7
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Chloro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzothiazole is produced under a strict quality management system. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the exacting standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee full traceability and compliance.

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 incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorides. The container must be kept tightly closed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

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%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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