Synthesis and Biocidal Activity of Organophosphates Derived from Benzothiazole.

The synthesis, biocidal activity, and spectroscopic data of a new series of S-phosphorylated/thiophosphorylated derivatives of 2-(2'-mercaptophenyl) benzothiazole are reported in this study. Derivatives were prepared by reacting 2-(2'-mercaptophenyl) benzothiazole with phosphorus oxychloride/phosphorus thiochloride in different molar ratios [1:1, 2:1, 3:1]. All of the derivatives were found to be antifungal agents with less toxicity than the standard Dithane M-45. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]