Description

2-Mercapto-Benzothiazole-4-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a specialized organic sulfur compound that serves as a versatile intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a benzothiazole core and an ester group, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with specific functional properties. This product is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and performance chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzymatic pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of organic semiconductors, ligands for metal complexes, and specialty polymers.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a model compound or starting material in organic chemistry research and method development.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Potential precursor for synthesizing heterocyclic dyes and functional colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Mercapto-Benzothiazole-4-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	1279883-43-0
Molecular Formula	C9H7NO2S2
Molecular Weight	225.29 g/mol
Synonyms	MBT-4-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole-4-carboxylate; 2-Sulfanyl-1,3-benzothiazole-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole-4-methyl carboxylate; 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)-2-mercaptobenzothiazole; 2-Benzothiazolethiol, 4-carbomethoxy-; Methyl 4-(2-mercaptobenzothiazolyl)carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-Mercapto-Benzothiazole-4-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.