• Name

  2-Methylmercaptobenzothiazole

• EINECS 210-417-1
• CAS No. 615-22-5
• Article Data75
• CAS DataBase
• Density 1.31 g/cm³
• Solubility
• Melting Point 47-49 °C(lit.)
• Formula C₈H₇NS₂
• Boiling Point 302 °C at 760 mmHg
• Molecular Weight 181.282
• Flash Point 136.4 °C
• Transport Information
• Appearance colorless to light yellow crystalline powder
• Safety 26-36
• Risk Codes 36/37/38
• Molecular Structure
• Hazard Symbols Xi
• Synonyms 2-(Methylmercapto)benzothiazole;2-(Methylthio)benzothiazole;Methylcaptax;NSC 31259;NSC 41046;NSC 5352;
• PSA 66.43000
• LogP 3.01820

2-Methylmercaptobenzothiazole Chemical Properties

IUPAC Name: 2-methylsulfanyl-1,3-benzothiazole
The MF of 2-(Methylthio)benzothiazole(615-22-5): C₈H₇NS₂
The MW of 2-(Methylthio)benzothiazole(615-22-5): 181.28
EINECS: 210-417-1
mp: 43-46 °C(lit.)
bp: 177 °C  at 22mmHg
Fp: >230 °F
Index of Refraction: 1.695 
Categories: BENZOTHIAZOLE;Building Blocks;Heterocyclic Building Blocks;Thiazoles
Synonyms: LABOTEST-BB LT00460634;1-THIOMETHOXYBENZOTHIAZOLE;2-MERCAPTOBENZOTHIAZOLE METHYL ETHER;2-(METHYLTHIO)BENZOTHIAZOLE;2-METHYLMERCAPTOBENZOTHIAZOLE;2-(Methylsulfanyl)-1,3-benzothiazole;2-(methylthio)-benzothiazol;Benzothiazole, 2-(methylthio)-
The Structure of 2-(Methylthio)benzothiazole(615-22-5):

2-Methylmercaptobenzothiazole Safety Profile

Hazard Codes: Xi
Risk Statements: 36/37/38
36/37/38:  Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin 
Safety Statements: 26-36
26:  In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice 
36:  Wear suitable protective clothing 
WGK Germany: 3

2-Methylmercaptobenzothiazole Specification