Description

5-Bromo-3-Methyl-Benzo[B]Thiophene is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a key intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials, enabling the creation of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing novel active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory targets.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other functional electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for methodological studies and the discovery of new chemical reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Useful for synthesizing specialized ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-3-Methyl-Benzo[B]Thiophene
CAS No.	1196-09-4
Molecular Formula	C9H7BrS
Molecular Weight	227.12 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-5-bromobenzo[b]thiophene; 5-Bromo-3-methyl-1-benzothiophene; 5-Bromo-3-methylbenzo[b]thiophene; 5-Bromo-3-methylbenzothiophene; 1-Benzothiophene, 5-bromo-3-methyl-; 3-Methyl-5-bromobenzothiophene; Benzo[b]thiophene, 5-bromo-3-methyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-3-Methyl-Benzo[B]Thiophene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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.