Description

5-Iodo-2-Methyl-1,3-Benzothiazole is a halogenated benzothiazole derivative, a versatile heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its functionalized structure, which serves as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and material science research. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generations of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy and selectivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and photoactive polymers due to the electron-rich benzothiazole core and halogen substituent.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile reagent for cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) and for introducing the iodobenzothiazole moiety into larger molecular architectures.
• Dye and Pigment Industry: Employed in the synthesis of specialized dyes and fluorescent markers.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Used in universities and research institutes for methodological studies and exploring new chemical reactivities.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Iodo-2-Methyl-1,3-Benzothiazole
CAS No.	90414-61-2
Molecular Formula	C8H6INS
Molecular Weight	275.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-5-iodobenzothiazole; 5-Iodo-2-methylbenzothiazole; 90414-61-2; Benzothiazole, 5-iodo-2-methyl-; 2-Methyl-5-iodo-1,3-benzothiazole; 5-Iodo-2-methylbenzo[d]thiazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Iodo-2-Methyl-1,3-Benzothiazole is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.