Description

(2-Benzothiazolylthio)Acetic Acid is a versatile sulfur-containing organic compound that serves as a key intermediate and functional additive in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both benzothiazole and acetic acid moieties linked by a thioether bridge, provides valuable reactivity and performance-enhancing properties. This product is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty polymer industries for the development of novel active ingredients and performance materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging the bioactivity of the benzothiazole ring.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a precursor or intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with potential antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory properties.
• Polymer Additive & Modifier: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to impart specific characteristics like UV stability or enhanced adhesion in specialty polymers and coatings.
• Rubber Vulcanization Accelerator: Serves as a key component or intermediate in the production of high-performance vulcanization accelerators for the rubber industry.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Employed in the development of advanced corrosion inhibitors for industrial cooling water systems and metal surface treatments.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for organic chemists in academic and industrial R&D settings for exploring new heterocyclic compounds and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Benzothiazolylthio)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	6295-57-4
Molecular Formula	C9H7NO2S2
Molecular Weight	225.29 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Benzothiazol-2-ylthio)acetic acid; 2-(Benzothiazol-2-ylsulfanyl)acetic acid; 2-(2-Benzothiazolylthio)acetic Acid; (2-Benzothiazolylmercapto)acetic Acid; Mercaptobenzothiazole acetic acid; MBT-acetic acid; 2-(1,3-Benzothiazol-2-ylsulfanyl)ethanoic acid; NSC 403697
EINECS	228-548-6

Quality Control

Our production of (2-Benzothiazolylthio)Acetic Acid adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and titration methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 heat sources and incompatible materials. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158 - 162 °C
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.