Benzo[b]thiophene, CAS No. 95-15-8

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95-15-8

Catalog No. EBD35263

CAS 95-15-8

Name Benzo[b]thiophene

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Basic Information

Synonyms: thianaphthene thionaphthene 2,3-benzothiophene 1-benzothiophen 1-benzothiophene bzt bbt benzo2,3thiophene benzo(b)thiophene thionaphthen benzothiophene Benzo[b]thiophene

Molecular Formula: C8H6S

Molecular Weight: 134.2

MDL Number: MFCD00005864

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > Dye Precursors

Product Description:

Benzo[b]thiophene is a fused heterocyclic compound consisting of a benzene ring fused to a thiophene ring. It is a colorless to pale yellow solid with a characteristic odor. As a fundamental heterocyclic building block, it is widely used in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry. Its primary application is as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, including antipsychotics (e.g., sertindole), anti-inflammatory agents, and antiviral drugs. The benzothiophene core is also found in agrochemicals and functional materials. Additionally, it serves as a versatile synthetic building block for constructing more complex molecules, such as ligands for catalysis and precursors for organic electronics.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 30-33 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 221-222 °C(lit.)

Flash Point: >230 °F

Density: 1.149 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Solubility: insoluble

Analytical Data

Appearance: white to red crystalline low melting solid