TCI H1380 6-Hydroxybenzothiazole is an aromatic heterocyclic compound that combines a benzothiazole ring with a hydroxyl group at the six position. In organic synthesis laboratories, this compound serves as a building block, that is, a starting scaffold that already carries two reactive points at once: a phenolic hydroxyl group that is readily alkylated or acylated, and a thiazole ring that supplies nitrogen and sulfur atoms for coordination as well as for further substitution. Its role saves synthetic steps because researchers do not need to construct the benzothiazole ring from simpler starting materials.
The characteristics that make this compound a preferred choice are the combination of aromatic ring stability with the directed reactivity of the phenol group. The benzothiazole scaffold is widely recognised as a pharmacophore core in many active molecules, and at the same time as a structural component of light-emitting systems such as luciferin. The hydroxyl position at number six imparts a distinctive electronic pattern, so that the derivatives obtained possess absorption and emission properties that are attractive to researchers working on luminescent materials.
This compound is also available in reagent purity, making it suitable for milligram-scale reactions that demand reliable outcomes. In Indonesian laboratories, that combination fits the typical working pattern of university and institutional research groups, where heterocyclic building blocks are consumed in small quantities across exploratory synthetic routes. Researchers preparing benzothiazole derivatives for medicinal chemistry programmes or for fluorescent probe development can begin directly from this intermediate rather than assembling the ring system themselves.
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- Heterocyclic derivative synthesis, because the intact benzothiazole ring removes the need to build the scaffold from simpler precursors and shortens the overall synthetic route considerably.
- Phenolic alkylation and acylation chemistry, since the hydroxyl group at position six is readily converted into ethers or esters under standard conditions.
- Medicinal chemistry exploration, as the benzothiazole scaffold is widely recognised as a pharmacophore core present in many biologically active molecules of research interest.
- Luminescent materials research, because the six-hydroxyl substitution pattern gives derivatives absorption and emission characteristics attractive to investigators working on light-emitting compounds.
- Coordination and further substitution studies, given that the thiazole ring supplies both nitrogen and sulfur atoms as available donor and reaction sites.
| Brand | TCI |
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| CAS number | 13599-84-3 |
| Molecular formula | — |
| Purity | — |
| Category | Chemistry > Building Blocks > Heterocyclic Building Blocks |
| Pack sizes | please refer to the catalogue listing for the available pack configurations |
| Physical form | — |
| Storage | keep in the closed original container under the conditions stated on the manufacturer label |
- Grade: reagent purity, suitable for milligram-scale synthetic work
Store the container tightly closed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight and from incompatible reagents such as strong oxidising agents. The original manufacturer packaging is the most suitable container; where transfer is necessary, use clean amber glass with a chemically resistant closure to limit light and moisture exposure. Handle the material inside a fume hood, wearing safety glasses, a laboratory coat and appropriate chemical-resistant gloves. Avoid generating dust when weighing, close the container immediately after use, and consult the manufacturer safety data sheet before first handling and before disposal.
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