2-Acetylbenzothiophene

• CAT Number: R013959
• CAS Number: 22720-75-8
• Molecular Formula: C10H8OS
• Molecular Weight: 176.23
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-Benzo[b]thien-2-yl-ethanone; Benzo[b]thien-2-yl Methyl Ketone; 1-(Benzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)ethan-1-one; 2-Acetylbenzo[b]thiophene; USP Zileuton Related Compound C
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1-(1-benzothiophen-2-yl)ethanone
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H8OS/c1-7(11)10-6-8-4-2-3-5-9(8)12-10/h2-6H,1H3
• InChIKey: SGSGCQGCVKWRNM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)C1=CC2=CC=CC=C2S1

2-Acetylbenzothiophene（Cat No.:R013959）is an organic compound composed of a benzothiophene ring substituted with an acetyl group at the 2-position. It appears as a pale yellow crystalline solid and is commonly used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis. Its aromatic and sulfur-containing structure imparts unique reactivity, making it valuable in the development of heterocyclic compounds. The compound can also serve as a building block in the design of materials and dyes. It is typically handled under standard laboratory conditions and stored away from strong oxidizing agents.