Description

5-Bromo-2-Methyl-1-Benzothiophene is a high-purity, versatile benzothiophene derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a functionalized aromatic scaffold that enables the construction of complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and functional organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging the benzothiophene core for bioactivity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a monomer or dopant in the research and production of organic semiconductors, OLEDs (Organic Light-Emitting Diodes), and photovoltaic materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed to create specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis, enabling more efficient and selective chemical transformations.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing specialized dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling reactions and heterocyclic chemistry research.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2-Methyl-1-Benzothiophene
CAS No.	7312-07-4
Molecular Formula	C9H7BrS
Molecular Weight	227.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-5-bromobenzothiophene; 5-Bromo-2-methylbenzo[b]thiophene; 1-Benzothiophene, 5-bromo-2-methyl-; Benzo[b]thiophene, 5-bromo-2-methyl-; 7312-07-4 (CAS); 5-Bromo-2-methyl-1-benzothiophene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-2-Methyl-1-Benzothiophene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical quality parameters. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most demanding R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber or opaque.

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%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.