Description

6-Bromo-3-Methyl-Benzo[B]Thiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity, synthetically valuable heterocyclic building block. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and functional materials. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a core scaffold for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with novel modes of action.
• Material Science: Used in the research and development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other advanced electronic materials due to its fused thiophene structure.
• Chemical Biology: Employed as a probe or linker molecule in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and hit-to-lead optimization.
• Custom Synthesis: A versatile starting material for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs engaged in custom synthesis and scale-up projects.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	6-Bromo-3-Methyl-Benzo[B]Thiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	1820715-66-9
Molecular Formula	C12H9BrO2S
Molecular Weight	297.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 6-Bromo-3-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylate; 6-Bromo-3-methyl-1-benzothiophene-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 2-Methoxycarbonyl-6-bromo-3-methylbenzo[b]thiophene; 6-Bromo-3-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-2-methyl carboxylate; Benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid, 6-bromo-3-methyl-, methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 6-Bromo-3-Methyl-Benzo[B]Thiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.