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Benzothiazole
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Benzothiazole, or more specifically 1,3-benzothiazole, is an aromatic heterocyclic compound with the chemical formula C
7H
5NS. It is colorless, slightly viscous liquid. Although the parent compound, benzothiazole is not widely used, many of its derivatives are found in commercial products or in nature. Firefly luciferin can be considered a derivative of benzothiazole.
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Preferred IUPAC name
1,3-Benzothiazole | |||
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.002.179 ![]() | ||
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C7H5NS | |||
Molar mass | 135.1863 g/mol | ||
Density | 1.238 g/mL | ||
Melting point | 2 °C (36 °F; 275 K) | ||
Boiling point | 227 to 228 °C (441 to 442 °F; 500 to 501 K) | ||
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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The three structural isomers of benzothizaole are 1,3-benzothiazole, 1,2-benzothiazole and 2,1-benzothiazole.