Description

6-Bromo-Benzo[B]Thiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, versatile brominated heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its functionalized structure, which serves as a critical precursor for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and materials science research. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the development of novel drug candidates, particularly for kinase inhibitors and other small molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring a brominated benzo[b]thiophene scaffold.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials, such as organic semiconductors and light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for creating tagged molecules and probes for studying biological pathways and mechanisms.
• Custom Synthesis & Scale-Up: A starting material for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs performing custom synthesis for client projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-Benzo[B]Thiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	19075-58-2
Molecular Formula	C9H5BrO2S
Molecular Weight	257.10 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Bromobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Benzo[b]thiophenecarboxylic acid, 6-bromo-; 6-Bromo-1-benzothiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 6-Bromobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylate; 6-Bromo-2-carboxybenzo[b]thiophene; 19075-58-2; 6-Bromo-BT-2-CA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-Benzo[B]Thiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0%
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.