Description

6-Nitro-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzothiazole is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block characterized by its benzothiazole core substituted with nitro and trifluoromethyl groups. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, offering unique electronic and steric properties that facilitate the development of novel materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating new molecules with targeted functionalities.

Application

• As a key pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or oncological pathways.
• Utilized in agrochemical research for developing new herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides with enhanced activity and selectivity.
• Serves as a versatile building block in organic synthesis for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and functional materials.
• Potential use in the development of dyes, pigments, and optical materials due to its conjugated structure and electron-withdrawing substituents.
• Applied in material science research for creating organic semiconductors or ligands for catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Nitro-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzothiazole
CAS No.	1225041-15-5
Molecular Formula	C8H3F3N2O2S
Molecular Weight	248.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Trifluoromethyl)-6-nitro-1,3-benzothiazole; 6-Nitro-2-trifluoromethylbenzothiazole; Benzothiazole, 6-nitro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-; 2-Trifluoromethyl-6-nitrobenzothiazole; 6-Nitro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-benzothiazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Nitro-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzothiazole is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which may affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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