Description

3-(Octylthio)Benzo[B]Thiophene is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a benzo[b]thiophene core functionalized with an octylthio side chain. This molecular structure makes it a valuable intermediate and functional additive in advanced material science and specialty chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the polymer, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical sectors for its role in modifying material properties and facilitating novel synthetic pathways.

Application

• As a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced organic electronic materials, including charge-transport molecules.
• Utilized in the development of photoinitiators and light-sensitive compounds for photopolymerization applications.
• Acts as a building block for novel ligands and catalysts in transition metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Employed in agrochemical research for the creation of new active ingredients with specific biological activity.
• Serves as a modifier or additive in polymer formulations to impart specific characteristics like thermal stability or altered solubility.
• Used in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new heterocyclic chemistry and sulfur-containing compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Octylthio)Benzo[B]Thiophene
CAS No.	54965-35-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₂₂S₂
Molecular Weight	278.47 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Octylthiobenzo[b]thiophene; Benzo[b]thiophene, 3-(octylthio)-; 3-(Octylsulfanyl)-1-benzothiophene; 3-Octylmercaptobenzothiophene; 3-OTBT; 3-C8H17S-Benzothiophene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-(Octylthio)Benzo[B]Thiophene adheres to a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
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.