Description

5-Bromo-Benzothiazole-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, versatile brominated heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a key precursor in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the life sciences and specialty chemical sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and antiviral research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), liquid crystals, and other functional polymers.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for method development and the synthesis of complex benzothiazole derivatives.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for creating chelating ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-Benzothiazole-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1187928-52-4
Molecular Formula	C8H4BrNO2S
Molecular Weight	258.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Carboxy-5-bromobenzothiazole; 5-Bromo-1,3-benzothiazole-2-carboxylic acid; 5-Bromobenzo[d]thiazole-2-carboxylic acid; 5-Bromo-2-benzothiazolecarboxylic acid; 1187928-52-4; 5-Bromobenzothiazole-2-carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-Benzothiazole-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

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.