Description

Methyl 3-Hydroxybenzo[B]Thiophene-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique benzo[b]thiophene core, which serves as a critical scaffold in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its bioactive heterocyclic structure.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or building block for creating organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and advanced organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a versatile reagent in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki and Heck reactions, for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and pigments with enhanced light-fastness and color properties.
• Ligand Synthesis: Utilized for preparing complex ligands used in catalysis and coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Hydroxybenzo[B]Thiophene-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	13134-76-4
Molecular Formula	C10H8O3S
Molecular Weight	208.23 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hydroxybenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-hydroxy-1-benzothiophene-2-carboxylate; 2-Methoxycarbonyl-3-hydroxybenzo[b]thiophene; 3-Hydroxy-2-methoxycarbonylbenzo[b]thiophene; 3-Hydroxybenzo[b]thien-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid, 3-hydroxy-, methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Hydroxybenzo[B]Thiophene-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and structural integrity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and traceability for your research and production needs.

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 heat sources and incompatible materials. This product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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	≤ 10 ppm

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