Description

5-Chloro-3-Phenylbenzo[B]Thiophene-2-Carbaldehyde is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block and key synthetic intermediate. Its unique molecular structure, featuring a benzothiophene core with aldehyde and chloro substituents, makes it an essential precursor for advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and organic electronics industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors, anti-inflammatory agents, and other biologically active heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a key precursor in the design and synthesis of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides with enhanced efficacy.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Used in the development of organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and luminescent compounds for OLEDs and other optoelectronic devices.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: The aldehyde functionality allows for the creation of complex chelating ligands used in catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and for exploring new chemical reactions involving the benzothiophene scaffold.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Chloro-3-Phenylbenzo[B]Thiophene-2-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	50451-81-5
Molecular Formula	C15H9ClOS
Molecular Weight	272.75 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-3-phenyl-1-benzothiophene-2-carboxaldehyde; 5-Chloro-3-phenylbenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-Formyl-5-chloro-3-phenylbenzo[b]thiophene; 5-Chloro-3-phenyl-2-benzothiophenecarboxaldehyde; 5-Chloro-3-phenylbenzo[b]thiophene-2-carbaldehyde; 3-Phenyl-5-chlorobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Chloro-3-Phenylbenzo[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. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment. We are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere when appropriate for long-term storage. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.