5-Chlorobenzo[b]thiophene CAS 20532-33-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.20532-33-6
Molecular FormulaC8H5ClS
Molecular Weight168.64 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5-Chlorobenzo[b]thiophene CAS 20532-33-6 chemical structure

Description

CATO supplies 5-Chlorobenzo[b]thiophene (CAS 20532-33-6), a certified reference material (molecular formula C8H5ClS, MW 168.64 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Structurally, 5-Chlorobenzo[b]thiophene (C8H5ClS) contains sulfur-containing functionality, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 6.0, corresponding to approximately 6 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 168.64 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

CATO manufactures 5-Chlorobenzo[b]thiophene under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC8H5ClS
Molecular Weight168.64 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1962
Halogen ContentCl-containing
Sulfur Atoms1

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