6-Chlorobenzothiazol-2-ylamine, CAS No. 95-24-9

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95-24-9

Catalog No. EBD7824

CAS 95-24-9

Name 6-Chlorobenzothiazol-2-ylamine

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 6-Chlorobenzothiazol-2-ylamine 2-amino-6-chloro-benzothiazol 2-benzothiazolamine,6-chloro- 6-chloro-2-benzothiazolamin benzothiazole,2-amino-6-chloro- labotest-bblt00012588 iflab-bbf1386-0399 2-amino-6-chlorobenzothiazole 6-chloro-benzothiazol-2-ylamine 6-Chloro-1,3-benzothiazol-2-amine 6-chlorobenzo[d]thiazol-2-amine

Molecular Formula: C7H5ClN2S

Molecular Weight: 184.65

MDL Number: MFCD00053557

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Heterocyclic Intermediates

Product Description:

2-Amino-6-chlorobenzothiazole is a heterocyclic organic compound featuring a benzothiazole core substituted with an amino group at the 2-position and a chlorine atom at the 6-position. It is a light yellow to beige crystalline powder. This compound is a crucial and versatile building block in pharmaceutical synthesis. Its primary application is as a key intermediate in the production of various benzothiazole-based drugs. Most notably, it serves as the core precursor for the synthesis of riluzole, a medication used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The reactive amino and chloro substituents make it amenable to further functionalization, enabling the construction of diverse pharmacologically active molecules, including potential antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agents. As a bifunctional heterocyclic scaffold, it is also employed in organic synthesis and materials science research. Its properties and handling require standard laboratory safety precautions for amines and halogenated compounds.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 199-201 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 344.3 ºC at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 162 ºC

Density: 1.532 g/cm3