benzothiazoles
Benzothiazoles are a family of heterocyclic compounds composed of a benzene ring fused to a thiazole ring. The most common core is 1,3-benzothiazole, a planar, aromatic system containing nitrogen and sulfur. Substitution at various positions gives numerous derivatives with diverse properties.
Synthesis and chemistry: Benzothiazoles are prepared by cyclization reactions that form the thiazole ring from o-aminothiophenol
Applications: MBT and related benzothiazoles are used in rubber chemistry, as corrosion inhibitors, in agriculture as
Safety and environment: Benzothiazoles are generally of moderate toxicity; certain derivatives such as MBT can be