2- Mercaptobenzo thiazole

Also known as 2-Benzothiazolethiol, Captax, 1,3-Benzothiazole-2-thiol

CAS number
149-30-4
Molecular formula
C7H5NS2
Molecular weight
167.25 g/mol
Catalogue number
OS-19120
Purity
99 %
Grade
Industrial, Pharmaceutical (IP/BP/USP/EP)
Form
Powder
Packing
25 kg, 50 kg Bag

₹250 per kg

Minimum order 100 kg

Specifications

Identity
CAS number 149-30-4
Molecular formula C7H5NS2
Molecular weight 167.25 g/mol
IUPAC name 3H-1,3-benzothiazole-2-thione
InChIKey YXIWHUQXZSMYRE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C1=CC=C2C(=C1)NC(=S)S2
EC number 205-736-8
MDL number MFCD00005781
PubChem CID 697993
Physical properties
Physical form Powder
Appearance Off White
Colour white to light yellow powder or crystalline solid
Melting point 177–181 °C
Quality
Purity 99 %
Grade Industrial, Pharmaceutical (IP/BP/USP/EP)
Water content 0.3 %
Packaging
Packaging size 25 kg, 50 kg Bag
Packaging type Drum
Commercial
Country of origin India

Description and applications

2-Mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT) is an organic compound with the formula C7H5NS2. It consists of a benzothiazole ring with a mercapto (-SH) group attached at the 2-position. MBT is widely used as a vulcanization accelerator in the rubber industry, enhancing the cross-linking process during rubber manufacturing and improving its elasticity and durability. It is also employed in the production of corrosion inhibitors, fungicides, and other specialty chemicals. Due to its sulfur content and reactivity, MBT can be toxic, so appropriate safety precautions are necessary during handling and use. It is valuable for its chemical properties in industrial applications.

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