Description

2-Bromo-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzothiazole is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block. Its molecular structure, featuring both bromine and trifluoromethyl substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for applications in medicinal chemistry, material science, and as a precursor for advanced ligands and catalysts.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in kinase inhibitor and antiviral drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the benzothiazole core.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials, including OLEDs and charge-transport molecules, due to its electron-deficient character.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create sophisticated ligands for transition metal catalysis, enabling challenging cross-coupling reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on heterocyclic chemistry and fluorine chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzothiazole
CAS No.	898748-23-7
Molecular Formula	C8H3BrF3NS
Molecular Weight	282.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-6-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-benzothiazole; 6-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-bromobenzothiazole; Benzothiazole, 2-bromo-6-(trifluoromethyl)-; 2-Bromo-6-trifluoromethylbenzothiazole; BTB; 898748-23-7 (CAS)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzothiazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed results from HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures material consistency and reliability for your critical synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0% (Area %)
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.