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. In addition to benzo[b]thiophene, a second isomer is known: benzo[c]thiophene.[3]
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1-Benzothiophene | |
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Benzo[b]thiophene | |
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| C8H6S | |
| Molar mass | 134.20 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | White solid |
| Density | 1.15 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 32 °C (90 °F; 305 K) |
| Boiling point | 221 °C (430 °F; 494 K) |
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| P264, P270, P273, P301+P312, P330, P391, P501 | |
| Flash point | 110 °C (230 °F; 383 K) |
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Thiophene, Indene, Benzofuran, Indole |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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, and also BTCP. It is also used in the manufacturing of dyes such as thioindigo.
Most syntheses of benzothiophene create substituted benzothiophenes as a precursor to further reactions. An example is the reaction of an alkyne-substituted 2-bromobenzene with either sodium sulfideorpotassium sulfide to form benzothiophene with an alkyl substitution at position 2.[4]
Thiourea can be used as a reagent in place of sodium sulfide or potassium sulfide.[5]
In the presence of a gold catalyst, a more complex 2,3-disubstituted benzothiophene can be synthesised.[6]
