Description

Benzothiazole, 6-Chloro-2-Isocyanato- (9Ci) is a specialized heterocyclic building block featuring both a benzothiazole core and a reactive isocyanate functional group. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where it facilitates the formation of stable urea linkages. It is primarily sought by research and development teams, as well as production chemists, in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries for creating novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel benzothiazole-derived drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and oncology targets.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the benzothiazole moiety.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a reactive monomer or cross-linking agent for producing polyurethanes, polyureas, and other specialty polymers with enhanced thermal or mechanical properties.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of high-performance dyes, optical brighteners, and fluorescent markers.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways in medicinal and synthetic chemistry.
• Ligand & Chelator Synthesis: Useful for creating complexing agents and ligands for catalysis or metal ion sequestration.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Benzothiazole, 6-Chloro-2-Isocyanato- (9Ci)
CAS No.	63876-65-3
Molecular Formula	C8H3ClN2OS
Molecular Weight	210.64 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloro-2-isocyanatobenzothiazole; 2-Isocyanato-6-chlorobenzothiazole; 6-Chlorobenzothiazol-2-yl isocyanate; 6-Chloro-1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl isocyanate; 2-Isocyanato-6-chloro-1,3-benzothiazole; 6-Chloro-2-isocyanato-benzo[d]thiazole; 6-Chloro-2-isothiocyanatobenzothiazole (common misnomer); 6-Chloro-benzothiazol-2-ylisocyanate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 6-Chloro-2-Isocyanatobenzothiazole is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the precise requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation from moisture and air. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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