Description

3,5-Dimethyl-1-benzothiophene-2-carboxylic acid is a high-purity, functionalized benzothiophene derivative serving as a critical synthetic intermediate. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its benzothiophene core structure.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a precursor for the development of organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and light-emitting compounds.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized to create sophisticated ligands for catalysis or as a core structure in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Research: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Essential for methodological studies in organic synthesis and for exploring new chemical spaces in corporate and university laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dimethyl-1-benzothiophene-2-carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	6179-20-0
Molecular Formula	C11H10O2S
Molecular Weight	206.26 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dimethylbenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic Acid; 2-Carboxy-3,5-dimethylbenzothiophene; 3,5-Dimethyl-1-benzothiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 3,5-Dimethylbenzothiophene-2-carboxylic Acid; 6179-20-0; 3,5-Dimethylbenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylate; 3,5-Dimethyl-1-benzothiophene-2-carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dimethyl-1-benzothiophene-2-carboxylic acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.