Description

6-Fluorobenzo[D]Thiazole-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a key precursor for developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals, where the fluorine atom and thiazole core impart desirable biological activity and metabolic stability. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical scaffold in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and antiviral research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for developing new-generation herbicides and fungicides with enhanced efficacy.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or precursor for specialty polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and fluorescent tags for biological imaging.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A key starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring fluorinated benzothiazole motifs.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Fluorobenzo[D]Thiazole-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	479028-67-6
Molecular Formula	C8H4FNO2S
Molecular Weight	197.19 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Fluorobenzo[d]thiazole-2-carboxylic acid; 6-Fluoro-1,3-benzothiazole-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-6-fluorobenzothiazole; 6-Fluoro-2-benzothiazolecarboxylic acid; 6-Fluorobenzothiazole-2-carboxylic acid; 6-F-BTA; F-BTA-COOH; 479028-67-6
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Quality Control

Our 6-Fluorobenzo[D]Thiazole-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure high chemical purity and structural integrity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your R&D and scale-up activities.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.