Description

3-Methylbenzothiazolium Toluene-4-Sulphonate is a specialized organic salt, recognized as a key intermediate and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile building block for creating functional dyes, photoinitiators, and other complex heterocyclic compounds. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel materials and active ingredients.

Application

• Photoinitiator Synthesis: A crucial precursor in the manufacturing of cationic photoinitiators used in UV-curable inks, coatings, and adhesives.
• Functional Dye Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing cyanine dyes and other NIR-absorbing dyes used in optical recording media and biomedical imaging.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed as an intermediate in the development of novel benzothiazole-based therapeutic agents and diagnostic compounds.
• Agrochemical Development: Used in research for creating new fungicides and herbicides that leverage the benzothiazole moiety.
• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a methylating agent or a catalyst in specific organic transformations and heterocyclic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in the development of organic semiconductors, photoconductive materials, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methylbenzothiazolium Toluene-4-Sulphonate
CAS No.	6112-39-6
Molecular Formula	C15H15NO3S2
Molecular Weight	321.41 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylbenzothiazolium p-toluenesulfonate; 2,3-Dimethylbenzothiazolium tosylate; 3-Methyl-2-benzothiazolinone p-toluenesulfonate salt; MBT Tosylate; 3-Methylbenzothiazol-3-ium 4-methylbenzenesulfonate; 2,3-Dihydro-3-methyl-2-benzothiazolone p-toluenesulfonate; 3-Methyl-2(3H)-benzothiazolone tosylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methylbenzothiazolium Toluene-4-Sulphonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.