Description

3-Bromobenzothiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the development of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists working in medicinal chemistry, material science, and fine chemical manufacturing.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the benzothiophene scaffold's bioactivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and advanced organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology: Utilized as a probe or tag in biochemical research to study protein interactions and enzyme mechanisms.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic routes in heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromobenzothiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	29174-66-1
Molecular Formula	C9H5BrO2S
Molecular Weight	257.10 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-1-benzothiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 3-Bromobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-3-bromobenzothiophene; 3-Bromo-2-benzothiophenecarboxylic acid; 3-Bromothianaphthene-2-carboxylic acid; 3-Bromobenzo[b]thienyl-2-carboxylic acid; 3-Bromobenzothien-2-carboxylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromobenzothiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can support development projects requiring material for regulatory filings.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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