Chemical Name: | ethyl 2-bromo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-benzothiophene-3-carboxylate |
CAS Number: | 150108-66-0 |
Product Number: | AG001MB1(AGN-PC-01Z2N0) |
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Molecular Formula: | C11H13BrO2S |
Molecular Weight: | 289.1887 |
Ethyl 2-bromo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzo[b]thiophene-3-carboxylate, a versatile chemical compound, serves as a valuable building block in chemical synthesis due to its unique structure and reactivity. This compound is commonly used as a key intermediate in the preparation of various heterocyclic compounds and pharmaceutical agents. Its functional groups enable it to participate in a wide range of reactions, such as nucleophilic substitution, Suzuki coupling, and Heck coupling, making it an indispensable tool for medicinal and organic chemists alike. Additionally, the presence of the bromine atom provides a handle for further derivatization, expanding the scope of potential applications in synthetic chemistry.