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Benzothiophene
Aromatic organic compound / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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Preferred IUPAC name
1-Benzothiophene | |
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Benzo[b]thiophene Thianaphthene Benzothiofuran | |
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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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H302, H411 | |
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).
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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.