Description

2-Bromo-4-Methylbenzothiazole is a versatile halogenated benzothiazole derivative, a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for constructing complex heterocyclic systems, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and functional materials. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides with enhanced efficacy.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), dyes, and other functional organic materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a core structure for developing fluorescent tags and molecular probes for biological imaging.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and scale-up process development.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4-Methylbenzothiazole
CAS No.	73443-76-2
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrNS
Molecular Weight	228.11 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-2-bromobenzothiazole; 2-Bromo-4-methyl-1,3-benzothiazole; 2-Bromo-4-methylbenzothiazole; Benzothiazole, 2-bromo-4-methyl-; 73443-76-2; 2-Bromo-4-methylbenzthiazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-4-Methylbenzothiazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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