Coupling Activators
5-(Benzylthio)-1H-tetrazole (BTT)
Quick view. 5-(Benzylthio)-1H-tetrazole (BTT) is a defined tetrazole reagent used as a coupling activator in research-use phosphoramidite-based oligonucleotide synthesis. CAS 21871-47-6. Catalog target purity: ≥98%. Availability: Inquiry only — contact BX Lab to confirm current availability.
Product profile
5-(Benzylthio)-1H-tetrazole (BTT) is classified as coupling activators (Formula C8H8N4S; molecular weight 192.24).
5-(Benzylthio)-1H-tetrazole (BTT) — Coupling activator for phosphoramidite-based research-use oligonucleotide synthesis.
For 5-(Benzylthio)-1H-tetrazole (BTT), confirm the current specification, storage conditions and downstream-method compatibility before routine use.
Names and search terms
Confirmed or normalized name variants
- BTT
- BMT
- 5-Benzylmercapto-1H-tetrazole
- 5-[(Phenylmethyl)thio]-1H-tetrazole
Useful catalog search terms
- 5-Benzylthio-1H-tetrazole (BTT)
- CAS 21871-47-6
- 5-benzylsulfanyl-2H-tetrazole
- phosphoramidite coupling activator
Physicochemical data
| Systematic name | 5-benzylsulfanyl-2H-tetrazole |
|---|---|
| InChIKey | GXGKKIPUFAHZIZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C8H8N4S/c1-2-4-7(5-3-1)6-13-8-9-11-12-10-8/h1-5H,6H2,(H,9,10,11,12) |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)CSC2=NNN=N2 |
Release documentation
The current specification defines the analytical method and acceptance criteria; the released lot result is reported on the CoA.
Additional HPLC, MS or NMR documentation can be agreed during technical review where available.
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Frequently asked questions
Can the package size for 5-(Benzylthio)-1H-tetrazole (BTT) be customized?
Yes. Share the initial quantity, expected future scale, delivery timeline and packaging preference for review.
What information should be included in a quote request?
Quote catalog number BX-CA-0036 and CAS 21871-47-6, the intended research workflow, required quantity and any additional HPLC, MS or NMR documentation needed.
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