CAS 13351-73-0: 1-Methylbenzotriazole

Applications A benzotriazole derivative with potential inhibitory effect on protease enzymes chymotrypsin, trypsin and papain. References Akin, M., Res. J. Biotechnol., 9, 19 (2014);

1-Methylbenzotriazole

1-Methyl-1H-1,2,3-benzotriazole (MBT) is a synthetic compound that has been shown to be an effective inhibitor of corrosion. It is soluble in water and alcohols, and is insoluble in hydrocarbons. MBT has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria in wastewater through electrochemical studies and it is also a potential candidate for use as an antibacterial agent. MBT binds to fatty acids and inhibits their function, which may lead to inhibition of the production of toxic compounds such as hydrogen peroxide, which can cause corrosion.