Description

7-Methylbenzo[B]Thiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically valuable heterocyclic building block, specifically a substituted benzothiophene derivative. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, serving as a key precursor in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of drug candidates targeting various therapeutic areas, leveraging the benzothiophene scaffold's bioactivity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the methyl-substituted thiophene core contributes to biological activity.
• Material Science & Organic Electronics: Serves as a building block for π-conjugated systems in the research of organic semiconductors, OLEDs, and sensors.
• Ligand Synthesis: Utilized for creating specialized ligands in catalysis and coordination chemistry due to its carboxylic acid functionality.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Employed as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A versatile starting material for novel heterocyclic chemistry exploration and process optimization studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Methylbenzo[B]Thiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1505-61-9
Molecular Formula	C10H8O2S
Molecular Weight	192.23 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Methyl-1-benzothiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 7-Methylbenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-7-methylbenzo[b]thiophene; 7-Methylbenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 7-Methyl-2-benzothiophenecarboxylic acid; 7-Methylbenzo[b]thienyl-2-carboxylic acid; 1505-61-9
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Methylbenzo[B]Thiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specifications and test results to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production 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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

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.