Benzothiazole

Benzothiazole (CAS 95-16-9), also known by the trade name Vangard BT, is a bicyclic heterocyclic compound. FEMA 3256.

Where is Benzothiazole used?

• Rubber and tire manufacturing: key building block for benzothiazole-based vulcanization accelerators, influencing cure rates and compound performance
• Chemical intermediate and precursor in the synthesis of accelerators, dyes, and biocidal agents
• Flavor and fragrance: contributes nutty, slightly roasted notes to food and beverage applications
• Textile and paper processing: dye intermediates and optical brighteners, with the heterocyclic core driving chromophore activity
• Industrial preservation systems, including metalworking fluids and coating formulations, rely on benzothiazole-derived biocides that control microbial growth and extend product shelf life.

Good to know: Technical grade is standard for industrial and rubber applications; higher-purity grades meet flavor and fragrance requirements.

Commercial specifications

• Packaged in drums or IBCs for bulk procurement