Benzothiazole by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as 1,3-Benzothiazole, this is an aromatic heterocyclic compound, consisting of a 5-membered 1,3-thiazole ring fused to a benzene ring. The reagent is available as a colourless liquid. It has a melting point of 2 C, and a boiling point of 227 to 228 C. While this reagent is stable under general conditions, it is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Benzothiazole can be prepared by the treatment of 2-mercaptoaniline with acid chlorides. CAS No.: 95-16-9 Quantity Provided: 250 gm per bottle Molecular formula: C7H5NS Molecular weight: 135.19 Assay: minimum 97 %Benzothiazole has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent is involved in the organic synthesis of a variety of intermediates. It has various applications in dyes such as thioflavin, since it is a thermally stable electron-withdrawing moiety. Benzothiazole is also present in some drugs such as riluzole and pramipexole. It reacts with aldehydes or ketones to generate -hydroxy carbonyl compounds. Benzothiazole is also used as an insecticide and food flavouring agent. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.