Description

Methyl Benzo[B]Thiophene-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity organic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This versatile intermediate is valued for its role in constructing complex heterocyclic structures, enabling the development of novel materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for process development and scale-up.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new-generation pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its thiophene core for bioactive molecule design.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functional unit in the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex fused-ring systems and heterocyclic compounds.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments where the benzo[b]thiophene moiety imparts specific coloristic or stability properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Benzo[B]Thiophene-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	22913-24-2
Molecular Formula	C10H8O2S
Molecular Weight	192.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 1-Benzothiophene-2-carboxylate; Methyl 1-Benzothiophene-2-carboxylate; 2-(Methoxycarbonyl)benzo[b]thiophene; Benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl benzothiophene-2-carboxylate; 1-Benzothiophene-2-carboxylic acid, methyl ester; MBTC
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl Benzo[B]Thiophene-2-Carboxylate adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is fully characterized and tested against rigorous internal specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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