Description

4,5-Dihydro-1-(Methylthio)Benzo(C)Thiophene-3-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, specialized organic intermediate featuring a fused benzo[c]thiophene core with a carboxylic acid and methylthio functional group. This compound matters for its role as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the development of novel chemical entities with specific electronic and structural properties. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating new active ingredients, as well as by material scientists exploring advanced organic electronic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the research and development of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing specific receptor binding profiles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of new herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, or non-linear optical (NLO) materials due to its electron-rich thiophene moiety.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for methodology development, such as cross-coupling reactions or novel ring-forming transformations.
• Ligand and Catalyst Design: The carboxylic acid group allows for functionalization into complex ligands for metal catalysis or coordination chemistry studies.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a specialized intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value fine chemicals and dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,5-Dihydro-1-(Methylthio)Benzo(C)Thiophene-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	175202-54-7
Molecular Formula	C11H10O2S2
Molecular Weight	238.32 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Methylthio)-4,5-dihydrobenzo[c]thiophene-3-carboxylic acid; 4,5-Dihydro-1-(methylthio)-1H-benzo[c]thiophene-3-carboxylic acid; 1-Methylsulfanyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-benzo[c]thiophene-3-carboxylic acid; 1H-Benzo[c]thiophene-3-carboxylic acid, 4,5-dihydro-1-(methylthio)-; Benzo[c]thiophene-3-carboxylic acid, 4,5-dihydro-1-(methylthio)-; 175202-54-7 (CAS); MTBTC acid
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Quality Control

Our 4,5-Dihydro-1-(Methylthio)Benzo(C)Thiophene-3-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific data are provided to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with your project specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.