Description

5-Benzofuranmethanethiol, 2,3-Dihydro- CAS NO 1521860-04-7 is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a benzofuran scaffold with a thiol functional group, making it a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure provides a reactive mercaptan handle for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists in fine chemical and life science industries seeking to introduce sulfur-containing motifs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds targeting neurological and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the benzofuran-thiol structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functional polymers and advanced organic materials with tailored electronic or adhesive properties.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Utilized as a building block for synthesizing complex sulfur-containing aroma compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Benzofuranmethanethiol, 2,3-Dihydro-
CAS No.	1521860-04-7
Molecular Formula	C9H10OS
Molecular Weight	166.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dihydro-5-benzofuranmethanethiol; 5-(Mercaptomethyl)-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran; 2,3-Dihydrobenzofuran-5-methanethiol; Dihydrobenzofuran-5-ylmethanethiol; (2,3-Dihydrobenzofuran-5-yl)methanethiol; 5-Benzofuranmethanethiol, 2,3-dihydro-; 1521860-04-7
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Quality Control

Our production of 5-Benzofuranmethanethiol, 2,3-Dihydro- adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot is characterized by advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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 under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its sensitivity to oxidation and light, prolonged exposure to air or direct light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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