Description

Ethyl 2-(1-Benzothiophen-3-Yl)Acetate is a high-purity organic ester compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile intermediate in the development of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), specialty agrochemicals, and novel material science applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the benzothiophene core for biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for organic semiconductors and photoconductive materials due to its conjugated system.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Development: Investigated as a building block for electron-transport or emissive layer materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Utilized to create specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis in asymmetric synthesis.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new chemical spaces in heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-(1-Benzothiophen-3-Yl)Acetate
CAS No.	7597-68-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₂O₂S
Molecular Weight	220.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (1-Benzothiophen-3-yl)acetate; Ethyl 2-(1-Benzothien-3-yl)acetate; 3-Benzothienylacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-(Benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)acetic Acid Ethyl Ester; 1-Benzothiophene-3-acetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl (Benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)acetate; Ethyl 2-(Benzo[b]thien-3-yl)acetate; 7597-68-4
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-(1-Benzothiophen-3-Yl)Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

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 strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.