Description

5-Chloro-1-Benzothiophene-2-Carbonitrile is a versatile and high-value heterocyclic building block, primarily serving as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a benzothiophene core and a reactive nitrile group, makes it essential for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is critically important for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic scaffold for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other functional organic materials due to its electron-deficient character.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development, catalysis studies, and exploring new chemical spaces.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized dyes and pigments with unique color and stability properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Chloro-1-Benzothiophene-2-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	23622-24-4
Molecular Formula	C9H4ClNS
Molecular Weight	193.65 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chlorobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carbonitrile; 5-Chloro-1-benzothiophene-2-carbonitrile; 2-Cyano-5-chlorobenzo[b]thiophene; 5-Chloro-2-cyanobenzo[b]thiophene; Benzo[b]thiophene-2-carbonitrile, 5-chloro-; 23622-24-4; 5-Chloro-benzo[b]thiophene-2-carbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Chloro-1-Benzothiophene-2-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent quality suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.