Description

(5-Bromo-3-Benzo[B]Thienyl)Methanol CAS NO 852180-52-0 is a high-purity, specialized heterocyclic building block featuring a brominated benzothiophene core with a hydroxymethyl functional group. This compound is of significant value for its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications in drug discovery and functional material design.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in therapeutic areas targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, oncology, and inflammation.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the benzothiophene scaffold's bioactivity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a precursor for constructing π-conjugated systems in organic semiconductors, OLEDs (Organic Light-Emitting Diodes), and photovoltaic materials.
• Ligand Synthesis: The hydroxymethyl group allows for facile derivatization to create novel ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme function and cellular pathways.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for introducing specific properties into advanced polymer systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	(5-Bromo-3-Benzo[B]Thienyl)Methanol
CAS No.	852180-52-0
Molecular Formula	C9H7BrOS
Molecular Weight	243.12 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-3-benzothienylmethanol; (5-Bromo-1-benzothiophen-3-yl)methanol; 3-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-bromobenzo[b]thiophene; 5-Bromobenzo[b]thiophene-3-methanol; Benzo[b]thiophene-3-methanol, 5-bromo-; 852180-52-0; 5-Bromo-3-benzothienylcarbinol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (5-Bromo-3-Benzo[B]Thienyl)Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and structural identity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our commitment to consistent quality and traceability supports critical R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤3.0%

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