Chemical Name: | Benzo[b]thiophene-3-ethanamine |
CAS Number: | 14585-66-1 |
Product Number: | AG001DGQ(AGN-PC-0JKJ0F) |
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Molecular Formula: | C10H11NS |
Molecular Weight: | 177.2660 |
2-(Benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)ethanamine is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis as a key building block for the preparation of various organic compounds. This compound serves as an important intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals due to its unique structural properties and reactivity.In organic synthesis, 2-(Benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)ethanamine can participate in a range of reactions such as nucleophilic substitution, acylation, and condensation reactions to introduce functional groups or modify the structure of target molecules. Its aromatic ring system and amino group provide multiple sites for derivatization, allowing for the creation of diverse chemical structures with specific properties.Additionally, 2-(Benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)ethanamine can be employed in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds, which are important structural motifs found in many biologically active molecules. By incorporating this building block into the synthesis of complex molecules, chemists can tailor the properties of the final products for various applications in medicine, agriculture, materials science, and other fields.