4-Methylbenzo[b]thiophene
[CAS# 14315-11-8]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Thiophene compound
• Name: 4-Methylbenzo[b]thiophene
• Synonyms: 4-Methylbenzothiophene
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₈S
• Molecular Weight: 148.22
• CAS Registry Number: 14315-11-8

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.28 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.146±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: -6--4 °C^**
• Boiling point: 55-57 °C (3 Torr)^**
• Flash point: 72.4±4.9 °C, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** Kloetzel, Milton C.