Benzothiazole

Independent reference data for Benzothiazole (CAS 95-16-9), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used as a flavor, antimicrobial agent, and component of cyanine dyes; Derivatives used as rubber accelerators; [HSDB] Used in organic synthesis; [Merck Index]FLAVORING SUBSTANCE OR ADJUVANT

Synonyms and trade names

BENZOTHIAZOLE; 95-16-9; 1,3-Benzothiazole; Benzosulfonazole; 1-Thia-3-azaindene; Vangard BT; USAF EK-4812; FEMA No. 3256; FEMA Number 3256; DTXSID7024586; O-2857; CHEBI:45993; G5BW2593EP; NSC-8040; DTXCID204586; RefChem:118563

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Nut, Rubber No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H301, H311 (10.2%), H302 (11.8%), H319 (88.3%), H332 (88.2%), H402, H412, H310

H301+H311 (10.2%): Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, oral; acute toxicity, dermal]

H301 (88.2%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]

What the public record says

Benzothiazole is identified by CAS 95-16-9, molecular formula C7H5NS and molecular weight 135.01 g/mol. UNII G5BW2593EP; ChEBI 45993; InChIKey IOJUPLGTWVMSFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 227-228 °C AT 765 MM HG; Boiling Point: 231.00 to 233.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 231 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.