Description

2-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)-7-Nitroimidazo[2,1-B]Benzothiazole is a high-value, complex heterocyclic compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique fused-ring structure, featuring both imidazole and benzothiazole motifs, makes it a versatile building block for the development of novel functional materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating new molecules with targeted biological or electronic properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzymes or receptors where the nitroimidazo-benzothiazole scaffold is pharmacologically active.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, or pesticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, dyes, or photoactive materials due to its conjugated system and electron-withdrawing nitro group.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Utilized in academic and industrial research to create fluorescent tags or molecular probes for studying biological processes.
• Organic Synthesis Reference Standard: Employed as a pure standard in analytical chemistry to validate synthetic routes or for quality control in complex multi-step syntheses.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)-7-Nitroimidazo[2,1-B]Benzothiazole
CAS No.	940438-71-1
Molecular Formula	C17H13N3O2S
Molecular Weight	323.37 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Nitro-2-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]benzothiazole; 2-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)-7-nitroimidazo[2,1-b]benzothiazole; Imidazo[2,1-b]benzothiazole, 2-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)-7-nitro-; 940438-71-1; 7-Nitroimidazo[2,1-b]benzothiazole derivative; Nitro-substituted imidazobenzothiazole
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)-7-Nitroimidazo[2,1-B]Benzothiazole adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot is fully characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your R&D and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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