Benzothiophene

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Benzothiophene
Benzothiophene
General
Systematic name benzo[b]thiophene
Other names benzothiophene
thianaphthene
benzothiofuran
Molecular formula C8H6S
SMILES S1C=CC2=CC=CC=C12
Molar mass 134.20 g/mol
Appearance white solid
CAS number [95-15-8]
Properties
Density and phase  ? g/cm3, ?
Solubility in water  ? g/100 ml (? °C)
Melting point 32 °C (? K)
Boiling point 221 °C (? K)
Hazards
MSDS External MSDS
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NFPA 704
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R/S statement R: ?
S: ?
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Structure and
properties
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Phase behaviour
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Spectral data UV, IR, NMR, MS
Related compounds
Related compounds thiophene
indole
benzofuran
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Benzothiophene is an aromatic organic compound with a molecular formula C8H6S and an odor similar to naphthalene (mothballs). It occurs naturally as a constituent of petroleum-related deposits such as lignite tar. Benzothiophene has no household use. It is used primarily in industry and research.

Being a heterocyclic compound, benzothiophene finds use in research as a starting material for the synthesis of larger, usually bioactive structures. It is found within the chemical structures of pharmaceutical drugs such as raloxifene, zileuton, and sertaconazole. It is also used in the manufacturing of dyes such as thioindigo.

Its aromaticity makes it relatively stable, although as a heterocycle, it has reactive sites which allow for functionalization.


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