Benzo[b]thiophene, 98+%

Description

CAS: 95-15-8 | C8H6S | 134.196 g/mol

Benzo[b]thiophene is used in the preparation of 2-thianapthenylphenyllithium, via metalation by n-butyllithium. It is used in organic as well as pharmaceutical industry as a component in the synthesis of raloxifene, a breast cancer therapeutic, or hydrodesulfurization reactions.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Benzo[b]thiophene is used in the preparation of 2-thianapthenylphenyllithium, via metalation by n-butyllithium. It is used in organic as well as pharmaceutical industry as a component in the synthesis of raloxifene, a breast cancer therapeutic, or hydrodesulfurization reactions.

Solubility
Soluble in water (0.13 g/L at 20°C), chloroform and methanol.

Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 95-15-8
• Molecular Formula: C8H6S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 134.196
• MDL Number: MFCD00005864
• InChI Key: FCEHBMOGCRZNNI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: benzo b thiophene, thianaphthene, benzothiophene, benzothiofuran, thionaphthene, 1-thiaindene, thianaphthen, benzothiophen, thianaphtene, 1-benzothiophen
• PubChem CID: 7221
• ChEBI: CHEBI:35858
• IUPAC Name: 1-benzothiophene
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=CS2

• Melting Point: 28°C to 32°C
• Density: 1.149
• Boiling Point: 221°C to 222°C
• Flash Point: 91°C (195°F)
• Odor: Unpleasant
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN3077
• Beilstein: 80580
• Merck Index: 14,9303
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (0.13g/L at 20°C),chloroform and methanol.
• Formula Weight: 134.2
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Benzo[b]thiophene

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 9; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, SOLID, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	202-395-7
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only