Description

Methyl 3-Methoxy-5-Nitrobenzo[B]Thiophene-3-Carboxylate is a high-purity, specialized heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and functional materials, offering a unique nitro-substituted benzothiophene scaffold. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing anti-inflammatory properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new active ingredients in herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides, leveraging its nitro and ester functionalities.
• Material Science: Used in the research of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, or photoactive materials due to the electron-accepting nitro group on the benzothiophene core.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for methodological studies, such as palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions or further functional group transformations.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized nitro-aromatic dyes and pigments with specific light-absorption properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Methoxy-5-Nitrobenzo[B]Thiophene-3-Carboxylate
CAS No.	26791-97-9
Molecular Formula	C11H9NO5S
Molecular Weight	267.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-methoxy-5-nitro-1-benzothiophene-3-carboxylate; 5-Nitro-3-methoxybenzo[b]thiophene-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 3-Methoxy-5-nitrobenzo[b]thiophene-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5-nitro-3-methoxybenzo[b]thiophene-3-carboxylate; Benzo[b]thiophene-3-carboxylic acid, 3-methoxy-5-nitro-, methyl ester; 26791-97-9
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Methoxy-5-Nitrobenzo[B]Thiophene-3-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with 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). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability, especially after the original container has been opened.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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%

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