Description

4-(6-Methyl-2-Benzothiazolyl)Phenyl Isocyanate is a specialized aromatic isocyanate derivative featuring a benzothiazole moiety. This compound is valued for its role as a key reactive intermediate in the synthesis of advanced polymers and functional materials. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and high-performance polymer industries for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting specific biological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the benzothiazole group can confer specific bioactivity.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Serves as a cross-linking agent or chain extender in polyurethane, polyurea, and other specialty polymer systems to enhance thermal or mechanical properties.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments, especially those requiring high lightfastness and color stability.
• Material Science Research: Employed in developing novel functional materials, such as liquid crystals, organic semiconductors, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Surface Coating Agent: Incorporated into coatings and adhesives to improve durability, chemical resistance, and adhesion to various substrates.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(6-Methyl-2-Benzothiazolyl)Phenyl Isocyanate
CAS No.	67229-93-0
Molecular Formula	C15H10N2OS
Molecular Weight	266.32 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(6-Methyl-1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)phenyl isocyanate; 2-(4-Isocyanatophenyl)-6-methylbenzothiazole; 6-Methyl-2-(4-isocyanatophenyl)benzothiazole; 4-(6-Methylbenzothiazol-2-yl)phenyl isocyanate; 4-(6-Methyl-2-benzothiazolyl)phenyl isocyanate; 67229-93-0; 4-(6-Methyl-2-benzothiazolyl)phenyl isocyanate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(6-Methyl-2-Benzothiazolyl)Phenyl Isocyanate undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. Our quality assurance protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial-scale synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation by atmospheric moisture.

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	≤ 10 ppm

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