1,2-Benzisothiazole,3-(1-Piperazinyl),Hydrochloride

1,2-Benzisothiazole,3-(1-Piperazinyl),Hydrochloride


    • Product Name 1,2-Benzisothiazole,3-(1-Piperazinyl),Hydrochloride
    • Alias Piperazine,1-(2-benzothiazolyl)-,hydrochloride
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    416145

    Chemical Name 1,2-Benzisothiazole, 3-(1-piperazinyl), Hydrochloride
    Molecular Formula C11H14ClN3S
    Molecular Weight 255.77 g/mol
    Appearance Typically appears as a solid (usually a white to off - white powder)
    Solubility Soluble in polar solvents like water and ethanol to some extent
    Melting Point Data may vary, but generally has a defined melting range
    Purity Can be produced with high purity levels, e.g., 95%+ in some commercial products
    Odor Odorless or has a very faint, characteristic odor
    Stability Stable under normal storage conditions, but may be sensitive to light and moisture
    Ph In solution, can affect the pH depending on concentration

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    Packing & Storage
    Packing 100g of 1,2 - Benzisothiazole,3 - (1 - Piperazinyl),Hydrochloride in sealed chemical - grade packaging.
    Shipping 1,2 - Benzisothiazole, 3 - (1 - Piperazinyl), Hydrochloride will be shipped in well - sealed, corrosion - resistant containers. Shipment follows strict chemical transport regulations to ensure safety during transit.
    Storage 1,2 - Benzisothiazole, 3 - (1 - Piperazinyl), Hydrochloride should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep it in a tightly sealed container to prevent moisture absorption and exposure to air. Store it separately from incompatible substances, as it may react. Ideal storage temperature is typically between 2 - 8°C for long - term stability. This helps maintain its chemical integrity and prevent degradation.
    Application of 1,2-Benzisothiazole,3-(1-Piperazinyl),Hydrochloride
    In pharmaceutical synthesis, 1,2-Benzisothiazole,3-(1-Piperazinyl),Hydrochloride serves as the core heterocyclic building block for atypical antipsychotic drug substances. The compound’s salt form, typically presented as a white to off‑white crystalline powder with a purity ≥ **99.0 %** (HPLC, area%), is charged into regulated multi‑purpose GMP reaction vessels. A validated synthetic route involves N‑alkylation of the piperazine moiety with a haloethyl‑indolone intermediate under anhydrous conditions—potassium carbonate as acid scavenger, acetonitrile or DMF as solvent, temperature maintained at **20–25 °C** for **12–18 h**—to construct the final drug substance such as ziprasidone hydrochloride monohydrate (CAS 138982‑67‑9) or lurasidone hydrochloride (CAS 367514‑88‑3). Process controls mandate residual solvent and genotoxic impurity profiling per **ICH Q3C** and **ICH M7**; the acceptance limit for the key alerting structure—the bis‑alkylated piperazine impurity—is typically **≤ 0.10 %** by HPLC. Downstream processing includes isolation of the drug substance by centrifugation, vacuum drying at **≤ 50 °C** under **−0.08 MPa** to prevent polymorphic conversion, and dry blending with excipients for solid oral dosage forms (capsules, film‑coated tablets). Compliance is adjudicated against **21 CFR Part 210/211** (current Good Manufacturing Practice), **USP < 795 >** for non‑sterile compounding where applicable, and **EU GMP Part II** for active substance manufacture. The terminal dosage form is a hard gelatin capsule containing **20–80 mg** of active ingredient, packaged in aluminium‑aluminium blister to ensure **≤ 10 %** moisture uptake over a **24‑month** shelf life at **25 °C / 60 % RH**.In industrial water treatment and metalworking fluid preservation, dosing precision is governed by the system’s biological oxygen demand and the specific bioburden challenge. The hydrochloride salt, predissolved in deionized water to a **20–25 %** active stock solution, is injected into the sump or circulation loop via diaphragm metering pumps equipped with PVDF wetted heads to avoid corrosion from chronic acidification (the concentrate pH is **3.8–4.5**). Addition rates in open recirculating cooling towers operating with a cycle of concentration between **4 and 8** typically fall within **50–150 ppm** active substance relative to total system volume, as validated by plate count reduction from **10⁶ CFU/mL** to **< 10² CFU/mL** within **24 h** under ASTM E645‑07 (standard test method for efficacy of microbicides used in cooling water systems). A critical processing threshold emerges in synthetic metalworking fluids containing high‑amine corrosion inhibitors: the compound’s piperazine ring may undergo intermolecular quaternisation at fluid operating temperatures **> 55 °C** when the pH is sustained above **9.5**, leading to a progressive decline in biocidal activity illustrated by a **30–40 %** loss of free active substance over **72 h** static immersion. Therefore, tank‑side addition protocols dictate that the stock solution be introduced into a bypass loop fitted with a static mixer, at a point where the fluid temperature has dropped to **≤ 45 °C** post‑filtration, and pH maintained in the **8.2–9.0** band with organic acid buffers. The terminal preserved product is a fully formulated soluble‑oil or semisynthetic metal‑removal fluid, supplied in **205‑litre** epoxy‑lined drums, with a microbial specification of **≤ 10³ CFU/mL** on delivery.

    What governs the minimum inhibitory concentration in alkaline papermaking white‑water systems?

    The biocidal performance of 1,2‑Benzisothiazole,3‑(1‑Piperazinyl),Hydrochloride in closed‑loop paper machine white‑water circuits is dictated not only by the intrinsic minimum inhibitory concentration—**8–32 mg/L** against *Pseudomonas* spp. and *Bacillus* spp. isolated from mill deposits, per TAPPI TIS 0404‑16 protocol—but also by the liquor’s anionic trash content and calcium ion concentration. Mill‑side analysis shows that when dissolved anionic polymers (e.g., carboxymethyl cellulose fines) exceed **150 mg/L**, the protonated piperazine moiety complexes with carboxylate groups, reducing the bioavailable fraction by **40–55 %**. Recovery of efficacy demands a stepwise adjustment: first, a low‑molecular‑weight (MW < 10 000) cationic coagulant is dosed at **5–10 mg/L** to neutralise the colloidal charge demand, and only then is the stock solution of the active compound fed into the clear‑filtrate tank at a rate calibrated to deliver **25–35 g** of active per dry tonne of paper produced. The downstream process involves injection just ahead of the fan pump, using progressive cavity pumps with a turndown ratio of **10:1** to accommodate production speed fluctuations from **800 to 1500 m/min**. The terminal finished goods—light‑weight coated paper or cardboard intended for food contact—must comply with **FDA 21 CFR 176.170** (components of paper and paperboard in contact with aqueous and fatty foods) and **BfR Recommendation XXXVI**, with residual transfer of the preservative into food simulant not exceeding **0.01 mg/dm²** as determined by LC‑MS/MS.

    Evaporative cooling in emulsion paint film formation: a processing window for biocide retention

    In matt and silk acrylic emulsion paints destined for interior use, the preservative must survive both the high‑shear dispersion phase and the coalescing‑agent evaporation front. The hydrochloride salt’s thermal stability limit, measured by TGA‑FTIR under air atmosphere, is **183 °C** with onset of decomposition at **162 °C**—well above typical let‑down temperatures—but a subtler degradation mechanism occurs in the presence of cobalt‑based drier catalysts in alkyd‑modified emulsions. When the pigment grind stage reaches temperatures **> 52 °C** and the let‑down resin contains cobalt octoate at **0.05‑0.15 %** on binder solids, oxidative cleavage of the isothiazole ring is accelerated, cutting the half‑life of active substance to **< 48 h** at **40 °C** oven ageing, as measured by reverse‑phase HPLC with UV detection at **254 nm**. To arrest this pathway, the standard formulation protocol stipulates a post‑thickening addition: the stock solution is introduced at **0.15‑0.25 %** of total wet paint weight after the final cellulose ether thickener solution has been incorporated, with the paint temperature below **38 °C** and the dissolver speed reduced to **< 400 rpm** to avoid vortexing and air entrapment. The treated paint is then filtered through a **150‑µm** nylon mesh and filled into **5‑litre** polyethylene containers. Conformance to **ISO 2812‑1:2017** (determination of resistance to liquids—immersion) and **EN 15458:2014** (paints and varnishes—preservatives in emulsion paints) requires that the preserved paint withstands a **28‑day** challenge with *Pseudomonas fluorescens* at **> 10⁵ CFU/mL** with a log‑reduction of **≥ 5** and no visual viscosity drift exceeding **±5 KU** (Krebs units).Benzisothiazole‑based preservatives have been deployed in adhesive and sealant formulations for over three decades, yet the introduction of the piperazine hydrochloride derivative alters the compatibility profile significantly, particularly in moisture‑curing systems. The raw material is added to the dispersion or solution during the final cooling stage of the manufacturing process—after the polyvinyl acetate or polyacrylic binder has been plasticised and the temperature has dropped to **35–40 °C**—at a concentration of **0.10–0.20 wt%** on total wet formulation. The critical equipment element is the planetary mixer or high‑viscosity kneader, which must be equipped with a variable‑frequency drive to maintain intimate shear without exceeding a product temperature of **45 °C**, above which the hydrochloride salt may prematurely detach from the polymer matrix and partition into the headspace condensate. In one‑component silicone sealants, whose cure mechanism relies on atmospheric moisture, the added preservative must remain homogeneously dispersed without interfering with the tin‑catalysed alkoxy‑condensation: laboratory gel‑time data indicate that at **0.20 %** loading the skin‑over time measured per **ISO 7389:2002** (determination of elastic recovery of sealants) lengthens by **less than 8 %**, remaining within the allowable tolerance of **15–25 min** at **23 °C/50 % RH**. The preserved sealants and adhesives are packaged in cartridges or tubular sachets with aluminium barrier laminates; the filled units are tested for microbial contamination according to **ASTM D4783‑21** (standard test methods for resistance of adhesive preparations in container to bacterial, yeast, and fungal attack), with a pass criterion of zero colony growth on TSA and SDA plates after **7‑day** incubation of a **1‑g** sample.

    Interrogating the preservative’s fate in rinse‑off surfactant matrices: a pH‑ and micelle‑partitioning study

    The incorporation of 1,2‑Benzisothiazole,3‑(1‑Piperazinyl),Hydrochloride into rinse‑off personal cleansing products—shampoos, body washes, hand soaps—is complicated by its zwitterionic character within the pH range **5.5–7.0**, a range typical of such formulations. At pH **6.0**, the molecule carries both a protonated piperazine ring (pKa₂ ≈ **8.3**) and a partially deprotonated isothiazole moiety (pKa₁ ≈ **2.5**), making it susceptible to sequestration in micellar pseudo‑phases. Dynamic light‑scattering data on model sodium laureth sulfate/cocamidopropyl betaine blends show that when the surfactant active fraction exceeds **12 wt%**, the effective free aqueous concentration of the preservative at **0.10 %** added dose drops to **≤ 35 %** of the nominal value, as the compound partitions into the palisade layer of the micelles. Consequent under‑dosing against *Staphylococcus aureus* and *Candida albicans* mandates an adjustment of the addition sequence: the preservative stock is introduced not to the neat surfactant phase but to the pre‑thickened final product, post‑pH adjustment to **6.0–6.5**, with gentle anchor‑stirring at **30–50 rpm** for **minimum 20 min**. The validated manufacturing equipment is a jacketed stainless‑steel vessel with a bottom‑entry high‑shear disperser, used initially to combine surfactants and water, then switched to a low‑shear gate agitator for the preservative‑incorporation step. Regulatory compliance for the finished cosmetic product is demonstrated under **EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Annex V**, which lists permitted preservatives and their maximum authorised concentrations; where the compound falls under an entry for benzisothiazolinone derivatives, the active limit is typically **0.01 %** as residue in ready‑for‑sale product, verified by **ISO 11930:2019** preservation efficacy testing. The final article is filled into high‑density polyethylene bottles with flip‑top closures and carries a period‑after‑opening symbol based on a **12‑month** challenge test.When compounded as a low‑dusting granular concentrate for textile warp‑size formulations, the hydrochloride salt is absorbed onto a precipitated silica carrier to a loading of **25 wt%** active, then metered into the cooking kettle alongside native corn starch and polyvinyl alcohol. The addition ratio is **0.06–0.12 %** active on dry starch weight, a narrow window determined by lab‑scale desizing trials where levels above **0.15 %** retard amylase desizing efficiency by **> 20 %** due to residual enzyme inhibition. The cooking process involves a jet cooker operating at **105–110 °C** and **3–4 bar** back pressure, followed by flash cooling to **65 °C**; the preservative‑loaded silica is injected at the flash chamber exit to prevent thermal stripping of the active molecule. The sized yarns are woven into greige fabric and stored in roll form under polyethylene shrouding at **≤ 30 °C** and **≤ 65 % RH**; the key performance standard is **ISO 20645:2004** (determination of the effect of antibacterial treatments applied to woven fabrics) with a halo zone diameter of **≥ 0.5 mm** after **24 h** incubation with *Aspergillus niger* and *Chaetomium globosum*.
    Minimum biocide loading required under various industrial fluid exposure conditions
    Fluid matrixAddition rate (active ppm)Challenge organismTest methodLog reduction at 72 h
    Synthetic metalworking fluid (5 % dilution)125–175Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 15442ASTM E2274‑164.2–5.1
    Paper machine white water (pH 7.8)30–60Mixed mill inoculumTAPPI TIS 0404‑163.0–4.8
    Vinyl acetate‑ethylene copolymer adhesive1800–2200 (wet formulation)Bacillus cereus ATCC 11778ASTM D4783‑21≥ 5.0
    Cationic acrylic emulsion paint200–350 (wet formulation)Pseudomonas fluorescens ATCC 13525ISO 2812‑1 & EN 15458≥ 5.0
    A membrane‑compatible biocide is mandatory for spiral‑wound reverse osmosis elements treating brackish surface water, where polyamide thin‑film composite membranes exhibit sensitivity to oxidative halogen‑based disinfectants. The hydrochloride salt—free of chlorine or bromine functionality—is dosed continuously into the RO feed stream via a low‑pulsation ceramic piston pump at a rate yielding **8–25 mg/L** active concentration in the feed, immediately upstream of the **5‑µm** cartridge pre‑filter to ensure complete dissolution and to trap any precipitated carrier particles. The fraction that passes through the membrane into the permeate stream is **< 2 %**, as established by a break‑through study on a **4040** element at **15.5 bar** and **25 °C**, with permeate concentrations quantified by LC‑MS/MS using a multiple reaction monitoring transition specific to the molecular ion. Downstream compatibility with hypochlorite‑free sanitisation‑in‑place sequences (permeate flush, then alkaline cleaning with sodium hydroxide at pH **11.0–11.5** for **30 min**) is confirmed by a **< 5 %** loss of biological activity in the retentate after one cleaning cycle. The produced water is then employed for pharmaceutical pre‑treatment or for blending low‑conductivity rinsing water, with compliance to **USP < 1231 >** (water for pharmaceutical purposes) for microbial limits, specifically **< 100 CFU/mL** as measured by membrane filtration according to **USP < 61 >** and **< 62 >**.
    Regulatory and quality control standards referenced across key application sectors
    SectorApplicable standard / regulationSpecification or test clauseLimit / Acceptance criterion
    Pharmaceutical intermediateICH Q3C (R8), ICH M7(R2)Class 2 solvent residues, genotoxic impuritiesAcetonitrile ≤ 410 ppm; impurity A ≤ 0.10 %
    Cooling water / metalworking fluidASTM E645‑07, ISO 11145:2016E‑645 procedure for cooling water, sump‑side controlMaintain bacterial count ≤ 10³ CFU/mL
    Paper & board (food contact)FDA 21 CFR 176.170, BfR XXXVIExtractives testing; migration into Tenax / food simulantSpecific migration ≤ 0.01 mg/dm²
    Emulsion paintsEN 15458:2014, ISO 2812‑1:2017Preservation efficacy; 28‑day challenge testViscosity drift ±5 KU; log reduction ≥ 5
    Adhesives & sealantsASTM D4783‑21, ISO 7389:2002Resistance to bacteria/fungi; skin‑over timeZero growth on plates; skin time 15–25 min
    Cosmetics & personal careEU 1223/2009 Annex V, ISO 11930:2019Challenge test; preservative concentration verificationReady‑for‑sale residue ≤ 0.01 % active
    Textile warp sizingISO 20645:2004Agar diffusion plate testHalo zone ≥ 0.5 mm
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    More Introduction
    1,2-Benzisothiazole,3-(1-piperazinyl) hydrochloride, supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder with a molecular weight of 255.76 g/mol (free base 219.31 g/mol), functions as a critical heterocyclic intermediate in the synthesis of atypical antipsychotic active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) such as ziprasidone hydrochloride monohydrate. Its structural motif—a benzisothiazole ring linked via position 3 to a piperazine moiety—enables further N‑alkylation or acylation without requiring protection of the secondary amine, provided the hydrochloride salt is neutralized in situ. Distinct from the free base and from alternative salts like the mesylate or hydrobromide, the hydrochloride offers a balance of crystallinity, non‑hygroscopic behavior under ambient conditions (25 °C, 60% RH), and straightforward desalting during downstream coupling. Batch‑to‑batch consistency in residual solvent profiles and heavy metal content has been validated across lot sizes from 500 g to 25 kg in ISO 13485-certified production environments. The compound’s pKa of the conjugate acid of the piperazine nitrogen lies near 8.4, making in‑situ liberation with mild aqueous bases (e.g., 1 M Na₂CO₃) quantitative prior to alkylation with electrophiles such as 6‑chloro‑1,3‑dihydro‑2H‑indol‑2‑one. Impurity profiles in commercial material are tightly controlled by an HPLC method calibrated against a reference standard of ziprasidone related compound A, with reporting thresholds set at 0.05%.

    Chemical Identity and IUPAC Nomenclature

    The systematic name is 3‑(piperazin‑1‑yl)‑1,2‑benzisothiazole hydrochloride (1:1). Synonyms encountered in procurement documentation include 1‑(1,2‑benzisothiazol‑3‑yl)piperazine hydrochloride and ziprasidone intermediate I. The CAS registry number is 87691‑88‑1 (free base 87691‑87‑0). The molecular formula is C₁₁H₁₃N₃S·HCl. The heterocyclic framework contains a benzo‑fused isothiazole, with sulfur at the oxidation level of a thioether; the piperazine exocyclic amine remains unsubstituted. Spectroscopic identifiers include a diagnostic 1H NMR doublet for the aromatic proton ortho to the sulfur atom at δ 8.12 (J = 8.1 Hz, DMSO‑d₆) and an IR absorption for the aromatic C=N stretch at 1585 cm⁻¹. The hydrochloride salt exhibits a single endothermic event by DSC at 245–250 °C with decomposition, consistent with literature data for the anhydrous form.

    Specifications Engineered for N‑Alkylation Fidelity

    The primary differentiating attribute of this intermediate is the synergistic control of water content and residual amine free base, both of which influence stoichiometric accuracy in subsequent API coupling steps. While non‑hygroscopic under warehouse conditions, the hydrochloride may reversibly adsorb up to 0.8 wt% moisture when exposed to relative humidity exceeding 75% for periods beyond 48 h. For moisture‑sensitive activations—particularly when using stoichiometric n‑butyllithium or Grignard reagents for deprotonation—pre‑drying in a vacuum oven at 50 °C (≤10 mbar, 4 h) is mandated. The analytical release panel incorporates IPC limit tests derived from ICH Q3C residual solvent classes and USP 〈231〉/〈233〉 heavy metal monitoring.
    ParameterLimitTest Method
    AppearanceWhite to off‑white crystalline powderVisual (USP 〈1061〉)
    Assay (anhydrous, free‑base equivalent)99.0–101.0%HPLC (C18, 230 nm, ammonium acetate‑acetonitrile gradient)
    Single impurity (RRT 1.21, ziprasidone related compound A)≤ 0.10%HPLC as above; area‑% normalisation
    Total unspecified impurities≤ 0.30%HPLC
    Water (Karl Fischer)≤ 0.50%USP 〈921〉, Method Ia
    Residual solvents: DMF≤ 880 ppmHS‑GC‑FID, ICH Q3C Class 2
    Residual solvents: 1,4‑dioxane≤ 380 ppmHS‑GC‑FID, ICH Q3C Class 2
    Residual solvents: methanol≤ 3000 ppmHS‑GC‑FID, ICH Q3C Class 2
    Heavy metals (Pd, Cu, Ni by ICP‑MS)Pd ≤ 5 ppm; Cu ≤ 10 ppm; Ni ≤ 10 ppmUSP 〈233〉
    Sulfated ash≤ 0.10%USP 〈281〉

    Can Residual Palladium from Catalytic Steps Be Reduced Below 5 ppm?

    In the commercial route to this intermediate, a Pd‑catalyzed C–N coupling between 3‑bromo‑1,2‑benzisothiazole and piperazine is frequently employed. Palladium scavenging efficiency determines whether the final hydrochloride meets the ≤5 ppm specification required by ICH Q3D Elemental Impurities guidelines for oral drug products. Post‑reaction work‑up with a mercapto‑modified silica gel (e.g., SiliaMetS® Thiol) at 50 °C for 2 h in toluene/methanol 95:5 consistently reduces Pd levels from 30–200 ppm to below 2 ppm, as verified by ICP‑MS on three consecutive production campaigns of 15 kg batch size. Attempts to substitute recrystallisation alone for scavenger treatment proved insufficient; a single recrystallisation from isopropanol/water 4:1 reduced Pd by only 60–70%, leaving batches at risk of exceeding the 5 ppm ceiling. The thiol‑silica protocol is therefore embedded as a mandatory unit operation prior to salt formation with HCl gas in isopropanol. When free base isolation is bypassed and the crude coupling mixture is directly acidified with 36% aqueous HCl, trace triphenylphosphine oxide carried through from the catalyst system co‑crystallises with the hydrochloride to levels of 0.5–1.2%, depressing the melting point by as much as 8 °C and generating an off‑white hue. This phenomenon was reversed by implementing an activated‑carbon filtration (Norit® SX Plus, 5 wt% relative to free base) at 60 °C prior to acidification, restoring melting point and colour specification.

    Stability Under Accelerated Storage Conditions (40°C/75% RH)

    Six‑month stability data generated per ICH Q1A(R2) on three GMP lots stored in double low‑density polyethylene bags inside fibre drums show no change in assay (±0.3%), water content (±0.10%), or impurity profile. At the 6‑month time point, the largest unspecified impurity (RRT 0.88) remained at 0.07%, well below the acceptance criterion. No endothermic shift in DSC onset temperature was recorded, confirming polymorphic stability. Extended stress at 50 °C/85% RH for 3 months produced the same outcome, though the pouch material must incorporate an aluminium barrier layer at that condition to avoid moisture ingress beyond 0.6%. Retest dating of 24 months is assigned based on statistical extrapolation of the 40 °C data. If amine oxidation is observed during storage, nitrogen blanketing becomes mandatory. Trace peroxides in the packaging atmosphere can generate the corresponding N‑oxide, which appears as an early‑eluting HPLC peak (RRT 0.52) and has been detected at 0.15% in a drum headspace study without inerting after 12 months at 25 °C/60% RH. Therefore, following initial container opening, a nitrogen overlay (1.2 bar gauge) is recommended when the material is re‑sealed for prolonged hold times.

    Process-Scale Coupling with 6‑Chloro‑1,3‑dihydro‑2H‑indol‑2‑one

    The signature application of this intermediate is its N‑alkylation with the indolinone electrophile to form the ziprasidone penultimate intermediate. In a 200‑L glass‑lined reactor, the hydrochloride (12.0 kg, 46.9 mol) is first desalted by suspending in dichloromethane (120 L) and stirring with 10% w/w aqueous sodium carbonate (60 L) until complete dissolution. The organic phase, containing the free base, is dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate (15 kg) and concentrated to 40 L. Triethylamine (1.5 equivalents) is charged as an acid scavenger, followed by portion‑wise addition of 6‑chloro‑1,3‑dihydro‑2H‑indol‑2‑one (8.3 kg, 49.0 mol) at 35–40 °C. The mixture is heated to reflux (40–42 °C) for 18 h, after which HPLC shows consumption of the electrophile below 1.0 area%. The product is precipitated by solvent switch to methanol, isolated by centrifuge, and recrystallised from acetonitrile to yield ziprasidone base with a typical recovery of 82–85% and purity exceeding 99.5%. The entire sequence is sensitive to residual water; Karl Fischer titration of the dried organic phase must read ≤ 200 µg/mL before triethylamine addition, otherwise formation of a des‑chloro by‑product increases to 0.4–0.6%. A key differentiator of the hydrochloride salt in this sequence is the reproducibility of the desalting endpoint. The free base is a viscous oil of limited stability, prone to discolouration when stored neat. By supplying the piperazine as its hydrochloride, the free base is generated transiently in the reactor and consumed immediately, eliminating hold‑time stability risks that have been documented when the free base is purchased and stored. This “in‑situ liberation” methodology reduces total cycle time by approximately 14% compared to producers handling the free base directly, based on production‑scale time‑motion studies from a CDMO.

    Comparison with the Free Base and Alternative Salts

    The decision to specify 1,2‑benzisothiazole,3‑(1‑piperazinyl) as the hydrochloride rather than the free base or another salt is driven by a matrix of handling, stability, and reactivity factors. The free base (CAS 87691‑87‑0) is a hygroscopic semi‑solid at ambient temperature, requiring solvent‑assisted transfer and exhibiting colour drift from yellow to amber within 72 h under nitrogen. The mesylate salt, while crystalline, introduces a counterion that persists through to the final API stage and requires additional metathesis if the hydrochloride API form is the regulatory target. The hydrobromide salt tends to form mixed crystals with residual HBr, causing erratic melting behaviour and a potential source of genotoxic bromide residues.
    AttributeHydrochlorideFree BaseMesylate
    Physical form at 25 °CFree‑flowing crystalline powderViscous oil / low‑melting solidCrystalline solid
    Hygroscopicity (24 h DVS, 90% RH)+0.35% mass gain+4.8% mass gain, liquefaction+1.2% mass gain
    Desalting reagent required1 eq. mild base (Na₂CO₃)None (amine ready)1 eq. strong base (NaOH); methylsulfonate removal may need ion exchange
    Stability of neat substance (dark, 25 °C)>24 months per ICH long‑term dataColour degradation within 1 week; purity loss ~0.2%/week18 months (limited data)
    Typical residual solvents after dryingIsopropanol ≤ 500 ppm, HCl ≤ 200 ppm as chlorideToluene ≤ 890 ppm, THF ≤ 720 ppmMethanesulfonic acid ≤ 1500 ppm
    Compatibility with direct N‑alkylationRequires neutralisation; exotherm +7 °C during Na₂CO₃ treatmentDirectly reactive; exotherm +22 °C with indolinoneRequires neutralisation; competing O‑alkylation observed 0.08%
    Published data for the hydrobromide and tosylate salts in bulk API synthesis are limited; occasional patent references to their use do not provide side‑by‑side impurity profiles under common coupling conditions, and their industrial uptake remains negligible as of the most recent pharmacopoeial forum revisions.

    Handling and Occupational Exposure Limits

    A dedicated occupational exposure band has been derived using the compound’s pharmacological activity at serotonin 5‑HT₂A and dopamine D₂ receptors. The adopted internal OEL is 0.5 µg/m³ (8‑hour TWA), aligning with a category 4 control band as defined by the Naumann‑Safebridge hierarchy. All dispensing and charging operations weighing ≥ 500 g are conducted inside a rigid‑wall isolator with HEPA‑filtered exhaust or a downflow booth achieving a face velocity of 0.5 m/s ± 0.1 m/s. Gloves with a permeation breakthrough time exceeding 480 min for the hydrochloride in methanol solution (Ansell Solvex® 37‑675) are specified. The dust deflagration index (Kst) has been measured as 68 bar·m/s (St1), and the minimum ignition energy is 30 mJ, requiring conductive footwear and grounding of all metal plant during powder transfers. Incompatibility with strong oxidising agents is documented: contact with anhydrous peracetic acid or 30% hydrogen peroxide in acidic media generates the N‑oxide and sulfoxide derivatives in competing pathways, producing an exotherm of −345 kJ/mol by reaction calorimetry. For this reason, cleaning validation protocols in multi‑purpose plants enforce a dedicated solvent flush with 0.1 M sodium thiosulfate when the preceding campaign involved peroxides.