M3302

2-Mercaptobenzothiazole

97%

• Synonym(s): 2-Benzothiazolethiol, MBT
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₇H₅NS₂
• CAS Number: 149-30-4
• Molecular Weight: 167.25
• Beilstein: 119484
• EC Number: 205-736-8
• MDL number: MFCD00005781
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24896831
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Assay: 97%
• mp: 177-181 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: Sc1nc2ccccc2s1
• InChI: 1S/C7H5NS2/c9-7-8-5-3-1-2-4-6(5)10-7/h1-4H,(H,8,9)
• InChI key: YXIWHUQXZSMYRE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

2-Mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT) has been used in the synthesis of MBT functionalized mesoporous silica which can be used as an adsorbent for the removal of Hg(II) from aqueous solution.

It can also be used as a:

• Reference compound in photocatalytic activity tests under UV or visible light irradiation.
• Starting material for the synthesis of conjugates of 2-MBT for antitubercular activity studies.
• Starting material for the synthesis of 4-thiazolidinones.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07,GHS09
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H317,H410
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P272 - P273 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P333 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Skin Sens. 1
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 392.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 200 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves