Description

Ethyl 6-Methyl-1-Benzothiophene-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity organic building block and heterocyclic intermediate of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile precursor in the development of novel pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to construct complex benzothiophene-based molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a core structure in the design and synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and luminescent compounds for electronic and optoelectronic applications.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed as a scaffold for creating molecular probes and inhibitors to study enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for the production of bespoke compounds and small-scale cGMP batches.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Utilized in university and government laboratories for fundamental studies in organic chemistry and heterocyclic compound methodology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 6-Methyl-1-Benzothiophene-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	1922897-63-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₂O₂S
Molecular Weight	220.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 6-Methylbenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylate; 6-Methyl-1-benzothiophene-2-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-Carbethoxy-6-methylbenzothiophene; 1-Benzothiophene-2-carboxylic acid, 6-methyl-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 6-methyl-1-benzothiophene-2-carboxylate; 6-Methylbenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 6-Methyl-1-Benzothiophene-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. Our production adheres to ISO 9001 standards, and we support our clients' needs for regulatory documentation.

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 away from heat, sparks, and open flames. For long-term storage, consider maintaining the material under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	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.