Description

7-Chloro-1-Benzothiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its functionalized benzothiophene scaffold, which serves as a critical precursor for developing novel pharmacologically active compounds and specialty materials. This intermediate is primarily needed by research and development teams within the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating new molecules with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in areas targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the benzothiophene core.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials, such as organic semiconductors and light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), due to its conjugated system.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of specialized ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or asymmetric catalysis.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create molecular probes for studying biological pathways and protein functions.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes under cGMP or ISO standards.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Chloro-1-Benzothiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	90407-16-2
Molecular Formula	C9H5ClO2S
Molecular Weight	212.65 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Chlorobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 7-Chloro-1-benzothiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Benzothiophenecarboxylic acid, 7-chloro-; 7-Chloro-benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 90407-16-2; 7-Chloro-1-benzothien-2-carboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Chloro-1-Benzothiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request, supporting your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

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	≤ 20 ppm

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