Description

6-Bromo-2-Mercaptobenzo[D]Thiazole-5-Carbonitrile is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block featuring a bromine substituent and a nitrile group on a benzothiazole core. This compound is critical for advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures through selective cross-coupling and cyclization reactions. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting kinase inhibition or possessing antimicrobial properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactive bromine and nitrile functionalities.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and liquid crystals.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and enzyme activity.
• Coordination Chemistry: The mercapto and nitrile groups make it a potential ligand for the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic complexes.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	6-Bromo-2-Mercaptobenzo[D]Thiazole-5-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	1242336-64-6
Molecular Formula	C8H3BrN2S2
Molecular Weight	287.16 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Bromo-2-mercaptobenzothiazole-5-carbonitrile; 5-Cyano-6-bromo-2-mercaptobenzothiazole; 6-Bromo-2-sulfanyl-1,3-benzothiazole-5-carbonitrile; 2-Mercapto-6-bromobenzothiazole-5-carbonitrile; 6-Bromo-2-mercapto-5-cyanobenzothiazole; BMBC; Contact for additional synonyms.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-2-Mercaptobenzo[D]Thiazole-5-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to handle and store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability. 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%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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