Benzo[b]thiophene, 7-methoxy-5-methyl- - Names and Identifiers
Benzo[b]thiophene, 7-methoxy-5-methyl- - Physico-chemical Properties
Molecular Formula | C10H10OS
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Molar Mass | 178.2508 |
Storage Condition | Room Temprature |
Benzo[b]thiophene, 7-methoxy-5-methyl- - Upstream Downstream Industry
Benzo[b]thiophene, 7-methoxy-5-methyl- - Introduction
7-Methoxy-5-Methylbenzo [B] thiophene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C11H10OS. Its structure consists of a benzene ring and a thiophene ring, in which a methoxy group and a methyl group are attached to the benzene ring.
The properties of this compound include:
-Appearance: Colorless to light yellow solid
-Melting point: about 94-96 ° C
-Boiling point: About 235-237 ° C
-Density: approx. 1.21g/cm³
-Solubility: Slightly soluble in most organic solvents such as ethanol and ether
7-Methoxy-5-Methylbenzo [B] thiophene is often used as an intermediate or raw material in organic synthesis. It can be used to synthesize organic molecules and materials with special functions, such as organic electronic materials, fluorescent dyes, liquid crystal molecules, etc. Its benzene ring and thiophene ring structure give it unique optical and electrical properties, which makes it have a wide range of applications in the field of optoelectronic devices and organic chemistry.
The method of preparing 7-Methoxy-5-Methylbenzo [B] thiophene includes:
-Sulfurization reaction: 5-methylbenzothiophene reacts with sodium iodide (NaI) and sulfur powder in methanol to obtain the target product.
-Sealing reaction: React 5-methylbenzothiophene with thionyl chloride (ClSO2) in methanol under high temperature and high pressure to generate 7-Methoxy-5-Methylbenzo [B] thiophene.
Although there is no specific safety risk report, when using or handling 7-Methoxy-5-Methylbenzo [B] thiophene, appropriate laboratory safety operations should be taken, such as wearing appropriate protective equipment (gloves, safety glasses and laboratory coats) and a well-ventilated laboratory environment.
Last Update:2024-04-10 22:29:15