Description

Methyl 1-Benzothiophene-4-Carboxylate is a high-purity organic building block and heterocyclic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. Industrial and research chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors need it for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging the benzothiophene scaffold for bioactive properties.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a building block for organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other advanced functional materials due to its conjugated system.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for methodological studies, including cross-coupling reactions and the development of new catalytic processes.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments where the benzothiophene core contributes to color and stability properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 1-Benzothiophene-4-Carboxylate
CAS No.	100590-43-0
Molecular Formula	C10H8O2S
Molecular Weight	192.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 1-benzothiophene-4-carboxylate; 1-Benzothiophene-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl benzothiophene-4-carboxylate; 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)-1-benzothiophene; 1-Benzothiophene-4-carboxylic acid, methyl ester; Methyl 4-benzothiophenecarboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 1-Benzothiophene-4-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

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.