Benzo[b]thiophene, 98+%

Product Code.	Quantity	unitSize
11459443	5 g	5g
11469443	25 g	25g
11479443	100 g	100g

Product Code. 11459443 Supplier Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar Supplier No. A12328.06

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: 5 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

Product Identifier

• Benzo[b]thiophene

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
• P391-Collect spillage.
• P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Benzo[b]thiophene

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only