Description

6-Bromo-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzo[D]Thiazole-2-Thiol is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block. This compound matters for its unique molecular architecture, combining a bromo-substituted benzothiazole core with a trifluoromethyl group and a thiol moiety, which is critical for constructing complex molecules in advanced research and development. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications in medicinal chemistry, crop protection, and the synthesis of specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the benzothiazole scaffold.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and conductive polymers.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The thiol group makes it a valuable starting material for designing metal-chelating ligands and organocatalysts.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the development of fluorescent probes and activity-based protein profiling (ABPP) reagents.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical raw material for fine chemical manufacturers offering bespoke synthesis services.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzo[D]Thiazole-2-Thiol
CAS No.	1215206-27-1
Molecular Formula	C8H3BrF3NS2
Molecular Weight	314.15 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Bromo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-benzothiazole-2-thiol; 2-Mercapto-6-bromo-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzothiazole; 6-Bromo-4-trifluoromethyl-2-mercaptobenzothiazole; 2-Benzothiazolethiol, 6-bromo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-; 1215206-27-1; 6-Bromo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2-benzothiazolethiol; 6-Bromo-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzothiazole-2-thiol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzo[D]Thiazole-2-Thiol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and LC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and scale-up. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are 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). This compound is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0% (Area %)
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.