Description

Ethyl 3-(Isopropylthio)-4-Oxo-4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-Benzo[C]Thiophene-1-Carboxylate is a high-value, heterocyclic organic compound featuring a fused benzo[c]thiophene core, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate. This compound is essential for research and development chemists requiring a versatile building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, or metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its unique sulfur-containing heterocyclic structure.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functional additive in the development of advanced organic electronic materials, such as semiconductors or charge-transport layers.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex polycyclic frameworks via cross-coupling, cyclization, or functional group transformation reactions.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Useful for creating tool compounds to study biological pathways and enzyme functions due to its modifiable scaffold.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 3-(Isopropylthio)-4-Oxo-4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-Benzo[C]Thiophene-1-Carboxylate
CAS No.	172516-31-3
Molecular Formula	C15H20O3S2
Molecular Weight	312.45 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-(isopropylthio)-4-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-benzothiophene-1-carboxylate; 1-Benzothiophene-1-carboxylic acid, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3-[(1-methylethyl)thio]-4-oxo-, ethyl ester; 4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-3-(isopropylthio)-4-oxobenzo[c]thiophene-1-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 4-oxo-3-(propan-2-ylsulfanyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-benzothiophene-1-carboxylate; 172516-31-3; Benzo[c]thiophene intermediate
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 3-(Isopropylthio)-4-Oxo-4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-Benzo[C]Thiophene-1-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for advanced R&D and scale-up processes. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

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. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Any single impurity	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH Q3C guidelines
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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