Description

2-(Benzo[B]Thiophen-7-Yl)Acetic Acid is a high-purity organic building block and key synthetic intermediate of significant commercial value. This compound is essential for research and development in advanced material science and pharmaceutical chemistry. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new generation herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the benzothiophene scaffold for biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create specialized ligands for catalytic systems used in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized in academic and industrial research to develop molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A key starting material for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) producing client-specific fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Benzo[B]Thiophen-7-Yl)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	1468-80-0
Molecular Formula	C10H8O2S
Molecular Weight	192.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(1-Benzothiophen-7-yl)acetic acid; 2-(Benzo[b]thiophen-7-yl)acetic acid; 7-Carboxymethylbenzo[b]thiophene; 2-(1-Benzothien-7-yl)acetic acid; 2-(7-Benzothienyl)acetic acid; BTA; (1-Benzothiophen-7-yl)acetic acid; 7-Acetic acid benzothiophene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-(Benzo[B]Thiophen-7-Yl)Acetic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your research or manufacturing requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product should be kept under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain optimal stability and purity.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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