Description

4-Bromo-6-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzo[D]Thiazole-2-Thiol is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block characterized by its bromo and trifluoromethoxy substituents. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals where its unique structure imparts desirable biological activity and metabolic stability. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, oncology, and anti-infective therapies.
• Agrochemical Active Ingredient Synthesis: Used to construct advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the benzothiazole core.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials, such as OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) emitters and charge-transport molecules.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalysis due to the thiol and heterocyclic nitrogen donor sites.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Employed in the design of activity-based probes and fluorescent tags for studying biological processes.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-Bromo-6-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzo[D]Thiazole-2-Thiol
CAS No.	1215206-47-5
Molecular Formula	C8H3BrF3NOS2
Molecular Weight	330.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Mercapto-4-bromo-6-(trifluoromethoxy)benzothiazole; 4-Bromo-6-(trifluoromethoxy)-1,3-benzothiazole-2-thiol; 4-Bromo-6-(trifluoromethoxy)-2-benzothiazolethiol; 2-Benzothiazolethiol, 4-bromo-6-(trifluoromethoxy)-; 4-Bromo-6-trifluoromethoxybenzothiazole-2-thiol; BTOT; 4-Br-6-TFMO-BT-SH
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Bromo-6-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzo[D]Thiazole-2-Thiol is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available for each lot upon request, supporting your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

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). Due to its light-sensitive nature and potential for oxidation, prolonged exposure to light, air, or elevated temperatures should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

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.