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C8H5NO2S
179.2 g/mol
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5-nitro-1-benzothiophene

CAS4965-26-8
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
nitroaromatic heterocyclic intermediate

5-nitro-1-benzothiophene is a nitroaromatic heterocyclic compound used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various organic chemicals. Its structure features a benzothiophene ring system substituted with a nitro group.

chemical intermediate for organic synthesisresearch reagent in heterocyclic chemistry

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

5-nitro-1-benzothiophene

InChIKey

NOVKHIQVXQKSRL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1=CC2=C(C=CS2)C=C1[N+](=O)[O-]

Synonyms (4)
  • 5-NITROBENZOTHIOPHENE
  • 5-Nitrobenzo[b]thiophene
  • 5-nitro-1-benzothiophene
  • Benzo[b]thiophene, 5-nitro-