Description

5-Fluoro-3-Methyl-1-Benzothiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically valuable heterocyclic building block. This compound serves as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the development of novel pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the life sciences sector for creating complex molecules with potential therapeutic or biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, oncology, and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the benzothiophene core for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of advanced organic electronic materials, such as organic semiconductors.
• Chemical Synthesis: A versatile building block for constructing complex heterocyclic frameworks in medicinal and process chemistry.
• Biochemical Tool Compound: Used in academic and industrial research to study enzyme inhibition and other biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Fluoro-3-Methyl-1-Benzothiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1094254-19-9
Molecular Formula	C10H7FO2S
Molecular Weight	210.22 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Fluoro-3-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 3-Methyl-5-fluorobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Benzothiophenecarboxylic acid, 5-fluoro-3-methyl-; 1094254-19-9; 5-Fluoro-3-methyl-1-benzothiophene-2-carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Fluoro-3-Methyl-1-Benzothiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.

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 heat, open flames, 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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