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2-Phenylbenzothiazole is an organic compound that was detected in water and sediment from sedimentation ponds as a contaminant.

2-Phenylbenzothiazole has occasionally been used as a fixative in woody-rosy Geranium type fragrances, etc., and it has been known for about half a century in the perfume laboratory. It was among the first sulfur compounds to be honored with a space on the perfumer's shelf.

2-Phenylbenzothiazole's preparation method is as follows:1) from orrho-Aminothiophenol and Benzoyl chloride. 2) from Benzylaniline plus Sulfur.