Description

1-(Benzo[B]Thiophen-5-Yl)Ethanone is a high-purity organic building block and key synthetic intermediate of significant commercial importance. Its unique benzo[b]thiophene core structure makes it a versatile precursor for the development of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel heterocyclic compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the thiophene moiety.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials due to its electron-rich aromatic system.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic dyes and organic pigments.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry for creating novel ligands used in catalytic processes.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent for synthetic organic chemists in universities and corporate R&D labs exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Benzo[B]Thiophen-5-Yl)Ethanone
CAS No.	1128-88-7
Molecular Formula	C10H8OS
Molecular Weight	176.23 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Acetylbenzo[b]thiophene; 1-(1-Benzothiophen-5-yl)ethanone; 5-Acetyl-1-benzothiophene; 1-(Benzo[b]thien-5-yl)ethanone; 5-Acetylbenzo[b]thiophene; Ethanone, 1-(5-benzothienyl)-; 1-(5-Benzothienyl)ethanone; 5-Acetylbenzothiophene
EINECS	214-440-6

Quality Control

Our 1-(Benzo[B]Thiophen-5-Yl)Ethanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.