Benzothiazole

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IUPACName = 1,3-Benzothiazole
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PubChem = 7222
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Formula =
C=7 | H=5 | N=1 | S=1
MolarMass = 139.19 g/mol
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Density = 1.238 g/ml
MeltingPt = 2 °C
BoilingPt = 227-228 °C
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Autoignition = Benzothiazole is a colorless, slightly viscous liquid with a melting point of 2 °C, and a boiling point of 227-228 °C. The density of benzothiazole is 1.238 g/ml (25 °C). It is a heterocyclic organic compound. Benzothiazole has no household use. It is used in industry and research.

Chemistry

Being a heterocyclic compound, benzothiazole finds use in research as a starting material for the synthesis of larger, usually bioactive structures. Its aromaticity makes it relatively stable, although as a heterocycle, it has reactive sites which allow for functionalization.

Many dyes, such as thioflavin, and pharmaceutical drugs, such as riluzole, have benzothiazoles as a structural motif.

ee also

* Benzothiazoles are related to thiazoles, which lack the fused benzene ring.

External links

* [http://physchem.ox.ac.uk/MSDS/BE/benzothiazole.html MSDS]