Description

Benzothiophene Sulfone-2-Methanol 97 is a high-purity organic building block and synthetic intermediate of significant commercial interest. Its unique sulfone and hydroxymethyl functional groups make it a versatile precursor for the development of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific electronic or biological properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key 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 and herbicides, leveraging the benzothiophene core for biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or building block for creating polymers and organic electronic materials with specific optoelectronic properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalytic systems.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal and synthetic chemists exploring structure-activity relationships (SAR) and new chemical entities.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Potential starting material for the synthesis of specialized dyes and functional colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzothiophene Sulfone-2-Methanol 97
CAS No.	134996-50-2
Molecular Formula	C9H8O3S
Molecular Weight	196.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Hydroxymethyl)benzo[b]thiophene 1,1-dioxide; 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-1-benzothiophene 1,1-dioxide; Benzo[b]thiophene-2-methanol, 1,1-dioxide; 1,1-Dioxo-1-benzothiophen-2-ylmethanol; Benzothiophene-2-methanol sulfone; 2-Methanol Benzothiophene Sulfone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzothiophene Sulfone-2-Methanol 97 is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the specified 97% minimum purity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes for your regulatory and R&D needs.

Storage

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

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%

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