Compound Q&A
How is 4-Bromo-1-benzothiophene-2-carboxylic acid (CAS: 5194-37-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
4-Bromo-1-benzothiophene-2-carboxylic acid (CAS: 5194-37-6) is typically synthesized by bromination of 1-benzothiophene-2-carboxylic acid using N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) in an appropriate solvent like dichloromethane (DCM). The reaction is usually conducted under light or heat and is highly selective for the bromination at the desired position.
About
CAS No
5194-37-6
English Name
4-Bromo-1-benzothiophene-2-carboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C9H5BrO2S
Molecular Weight
257.11 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC2=C(C=C(S2)C(=O)O)C(=C1)Br
InChIKey
LAYNZUFIYSYHIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-23 07:31
