6-Methylbenzo[b]thiophene
[CAS# 16587-47-6]

Identification

• Classification: Pharmaceutical intermediate >> Heterocyclic compound intermediate >> Thiophene compound
• Name: 6-Methylbenzo[b]thiophene
• Synonyms: 6-Methylbenzothiophene; 6-Methylthianaphthene
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₈S
• Molecular Weight: 148.22
• CAS Registry Number: 16587-47-6

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.24 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.146±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 42.0-42.5 °C^**
• Boiling point: 122 °C (15 Torr)^***
• Flash point: 72.4±4.9 °C, Calc.^*

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

^** Tarbell, D. S.

^*** Russavskaya, N. V.