Description

2-Bromo-4,6-Dimethylbenzothiazole is a versatile halogenated heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its role as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and functional materials. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with benzothiazole cores which are prevalent in various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its reactive bromine site for further functionalization.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a building block for creating advanced organic materials, including ligands for catalysts, organic semiconductors, and fluorescent dyes.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems and diagnostic applications.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine atom makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Stille) to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Ligand Preparation: Useful for synthesizing specialized nitrogen- and sulfur-containing ligands used in coordination chemistry and homogeneous catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4,6-Dimethylbenzothiazole
CAS No.	412923-48-9
Molecular Formula	C9H8BrNS
Molecular Weight	242.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-4,6-dimethyl-1,3-benzothiazole; 4,6-Dimethyl-2-bromobenzothiazole; Benzothiazole, 2-bromo-4,6-dimethyl-; 2-Bromo-4,6-dimethylbenzothiazole; NSC 405124
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-4,6-Dimethylbenzothiazole is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

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). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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