Benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid

• CAT Number: R065356
• CAS Number: 6314-28-9
• Molecular Formula: C9H6O2S
• Molecular Weight: 178.20
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1-benzothiophene-2-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H6O2S/c10-9(11)8-5-6-3-1-2-4-7(6)12-8/h1-5H,(H,10,11)
• InChIKey: DYSJMQABFPKAQM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=C(S2)C(=O)O

Benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid(CAT: R065356) is a sulfur-containing heteroaromatic compound featuring a fused benzothiophene ring with a carboxylic acid group at the 2-position. This molecule serves as a valuable intermediate in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials chemistry, often used in the synthesis of bioactive compounds, including anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antimicrobial agents. The carboxyl group offers a reactive site for esterification, amidation, or coupling reactions, while the benzothiophene core imparts structural rigidity and electronic diversity.