Description

Methyl 3,4-Dichloro-1-Benzothiophene-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity, synthetically valuable heterocyclic building block. This compound serves as a critical intermediate in the development of advanced pharmaceutical compounds and agrochemicals, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and crop protection research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the benzothiophene core for biological activity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a precursor in the development of organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials due to its fused aromatic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Research (R&D): A versatile building block for academic and industrial research into new heterocyclic compounds and material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3,4-Dichloro-1-Benzothiophene-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	444905-19-5
Molecular Formula	C10H6Cl2O2S
Molecular Weight	261.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3,4-dichlorobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylate; 3,4-Dichloro-1-benzothiophene-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 2-Carbomethoxy-3,4-dichlorobenzothiophene; Benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid, 3,4-dichloro-, methyl ester; Methyl 3,4-dichloro-1-benzothiophene-2-carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 3,4-Dichloro-1-Benzothiophene-2-Carboxylate adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch is analyzed to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA). We maintain traceability and compliance with relevant industry standards to guarantee reliability for your critical synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources 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.