Description

7,8,9,10-Tetrahydro-6-Methylbenzo[B]Naphtho[2,3-D]Thiophene is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic sulfur heterocycle (PASH) of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. This compound serves as a critical specialty intermediate for the development of novel functional materials due to its unique fused-ring structure and electronic properties. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D teams and advanced material scientists working on organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and non-linear optical materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Used in the development of novel p-type or ambipolar organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and photovoltaic materials due to its extended π-conjugation.
• Liquid Crystal Chemistry: Acts as a rigid core component in the design of high-performance, thermally stable liquid crystal molecules for display and optical device applications.
• Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Materials: Serves as a precursor for chromophores with high hyperpolarizability, essential for photonic and electro-optic devices.
• Ligand Synthesis: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create sophisticated ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Reference Standard: Employed as an analytical standard in environmental and petrochemical analysis for the identification of complex sulfur-containing polyaromatic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	7,8,9,10-Tetrahydro-6-Methylbenzo[B]Naphtho[2,3-D]Thiophene
CAS No.	24964-06-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₄S
Molecular Weight	250.36 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methylbenzo[b]naphtho[2,3-d]thiophene, 7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-; 7,8,9,10-Tetrahydro-6-methylbenzo[b]naphtho[2,3-d]thiophene; Tetrahydro-6-methylbenzonaphthothiophene; 6-Methyl-7,8,9,10-tetrahydrobenzo[b]naphtho[2,3-d]thiophene; Benzo[b]naphtho[2,3-d]thiophene, 7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6-methyl-; 24964-06-5; 6-Methyltetrahydrobenzonaphthothiophene
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Quality Control

Every batch of our 7,8,9,10-Tetrahydro-6-Methylbenzo[B]Naphtho[2,3-D]Thiophene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency for your critical R&D and scale-up processes. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically ≥97% by HPLC), identity confirmation, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment.

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 the container sealed to minimize exposure to air and moisture. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	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.