Description

Ethyl 5-Hydroxy-6-Methoxy-1-Benzothiophene-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity, synthetically valuable benzothiophene derivative. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

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 Research: Used as a core scaffold for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a building block for electron-transport materials or host materials in OLED device fabrication.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or modifier for creating specialized polymers with unique optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: Versatile starting material for further functionalization, including hydrolysis to the corresponding acid or use in cross-coupling reactions.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for university laboratories and CROs (Contract Research Organizations) conducting fundamental research on heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 5-Hydroxy-6-Methoxy-1-Benzothiophene-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	1303890-37-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₂O₄S
Molecular Weight	252.29 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hydroxy-6-methoxy-1-benzothiophene-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 5-hydroxy-6-methoxybenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylate; 2-Carbethoxy-5-hydroxy-6-methoxybenzothiophene; 1-Benzothiophene-2-carboxylic acid, 5-hydroxy-6-methoxy-, ethyl ester; 1303890-37-0; Ethyl 5-hydroxy-6-methoxybenzothiophene-2-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 5-Hydroxy-6-Methoxy-1-Benzothiophene-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure high chemical purity and structural identity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.