Description

3-Chloro-1-Benzothiophene-2-Carbonitrile is a versatile and high-purity heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both a benzothiophene core and reactive chloro and cyano substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for therapeutic areas requiring complex heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials, such as semiconductors and light-emitting compounds, due to the benzothiophene moiety.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new organic reactions and creating specialized chemical libraries.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized dyes and functional pigments with specific optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-1-Benzothiophene-2-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	28989-29-9
Molecular Formula	C9H4ClNS
Molecular Weight	193.65 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chlorobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carbonitrile; 3-Chloro-1-benzothiophene-2-carbonitrile; 2-Cyano-3-chlorobenzothiophene; 3-Chloro-2-cyanobenzothiophene; Benzo[b]thiophene-2-carbonitrile, 3-chloro-; 28989-29-9; 3-Chloro-benzo[b]thiophene-2-carbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We maintain a rigorous quality management system to ensure the consistency and purity of our chemical intermediates. Every batch of 3-Chloro-1-Benzothiophene-2-Carbonitrile is analyzed using advanced techniques like HPLC, GC, and NMR to verify identity and purity against stringent in-house specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance for your R&D and production needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 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
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.