| Description | 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole (Captax) is an organosulfur compound. 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole is used in rubber vulcanization. |
| Synonyms | Mercaptobenzothiazole, Dermacid, 2-巯基苯并噻唑, Captax |
| molecular weight | 167.25 |
| Molecular formula | C7H5NS2 |
| CAS | 149-30-4 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 55 mg/ml (328.87 mM) |
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