Structure was calculated using an ab initio method.
CAS registry number:
95-16-9
Keyword:
heteroaromatic
Keyword:
food additive
CAS registry number:
anti-microbial
Short description:
Benzothiazole is used as a food additive despite its unpleasant odor.
IUPAC name:
Benzosulfonazole
Miscellaneous comments:
Spartan'02
Wavefunction, Inc.
Irvine, CA
Copyright notice:
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Layman's explanation:
Benzothiazole is a sulfur containing bicyclic heteroaromatic chemical containing
sulfur and nitrogen. It is a liquid at room temperature with an unpleasant odor.
This chemical can be prepared from the reaction of N,N-dimethylaniline and sulfur.
Despite its unpleasant odor, the chemical has been used as a food additive as
flavoring and for its anti-microbial activity. Derivatives of benzothiazole have been
shown to have anti-cancer and anti-dementia activity, and have been used to treat
multiple sclerosis and Lou Gehrig's disease, to name a few.
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