Description
2-Methylbenzothiazole (CAS No. 120-75-2) is a high-purity heterocyclic organic compound with the molecular formula C8H7NS. This aromatic benzothiazole derivative is widely utilized in chemical synthesis, pharmaceutical research, and industrial applications due to its unique structural and electronic properties. The compound features a methyl group at the 2-position of the benzothiazole ring, enhancing its reactivity and versatility in organic transformations. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (GC), making it ideal for sensitive applications. Supplied in amber glass bottles to prevent photodegradation, it is suitable for use as a precursor in dyes, agrochemicals, and corrosion inhibitors. Store in a cool, dry place under inert conditions to maintain stability.
Properties
- CAS Number: 120-75-2
- Complexity: 126
- IUPAC Name: 2-methyl-1,3-benzothiazole
- InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7NS/c1-6-9-7-4-2-3-5-8(7)10-6/h2-5H,1H3
- InChI Key: DXYYSGDWQCSKKO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 149.02992040
- Molecular Formula: C8H7NS
- Molecular Weight: 149.21
- SMILES: CC1=NC2=CC=CC=C2S1
- Topological: 41.1
- Monoisotopic Mass: 149.02992040
- Physical Description: Liquid
- Boiling Point: 238.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
- Melting Point: 14 °C
- Synonyms: 2-Methylbenzothiazole, 120-75-2, Benzothiazole, 2-methyl-, 2-methyl-benzothiazole, 2-METHYBENZOTHIAZOLE, USAF EK-1853, 2-Methyl benzothiazole, UNII-7LX1XE6H8W, NSC 3825, EINECS 204-423-3, 7LX1XE6H8W, BRN 0112427, CCRIS 8096, DTXSID8049208, NSC-3825, DTXCID4029064, 4-27-00-01080 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), 204-423-3, dxyysgdwqcskko-uhfffaoysa-n, inchi=1/c8h7ns/c1-6-9-7-4-2-3-5-8(7)10-6/h2-5h,1h, 2-Methyl-1,3-benzothiazole, MFCD00005794, 2-METHYLBENZO[D]THIAZOLE, Benzothiazole, methyl-, 2-Methyl-1,3-benzothiazole; 2-Methylbenzo[d]thiazole; NSC 3825, methylbenzothiazole, 2-methylbenzothiazoline, SCHEMBL55837, 2-Methylbenzothiazole, 99%, SCHEMBL289530, SCHEMBL693161, SCHEMBL693730, SCHEMBL2056945, SCHEMBL4750497, SCHEMBL9542281, SCHEMBL9542287, 2-Methyl-1,3-benzothiazole #, CHEMBL2393325, SCHEMBL10600002, WLN: T56 BN DSJ C1, NSC3825, Tox21_202975, MSK165214, SBB059092, AKOS000507502, CS-W009170, NCGC00260521-01, AC-19506, AS-12908, CAS-120-75-2, SY001190, DB-028158, M0516, NS00010908, ST50824167, EN300-16880, F14837, A804586, AA-504/31983006, Q27268542, F0001-0331
Application
2-Methylbenzothiazole serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, fluorescent whitening agents, and vulcanization accelerators for rubber. It is employed in pharmaceutical research for developing bioactive molecules due to its benzothiazole core, which exhibits antimicrobial and antitumor properties. The compound also finds use in analytical chemistry as a derivatization agent for thiol detection.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- Not Classified
- Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 38 of 40 companies (only 5% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Not Classified
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