Description

5-Nitrobenzo[B]Thiophene-2-Carbaldehyde is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and functional materials. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating new active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its nitro and aldehyde functional groups for further derivatization.
• Material Science: Acts as a building block for organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other functional organic materials due to the electron-deficient benzo[b]thiophene core.
• Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Employed in the creation of specialized dyes and pigments where the nitro group influences color and light-fastness properties.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and library synthesis in academic and CRO (Contract Research Organization) settings.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes to study biological processes and enzyme interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Nitrobenzo[B]Thiophene-2-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	4688-16-8
Molecular Formula	C9H5NO3S
Molecular Weight	207.21 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitrobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxaldehyde; 5-Nitro-2-thianaphthenecarboxaldehyde; 2-Formyl-5-nitrobenzo[b]thiophene; 5-Nitro-2-benzothiophenecarbaldehyde; 5-Nitrobenzo[b]thien-2-ylcarboxaldehyde; 5-Nitro-2-thianaphthenecarbaldehyde; 5-Nitrobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carbaldehyde; 5-Nitrobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Nitrobenzo[B]Thiophene-2-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. Our commitment to quality supports your R&D and scale-up processes with reliable, high-grade material.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange 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.