5-Fluorobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid
[CAS# 70060-13-8]

Identification

• Name: 5-Fluorobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid
• Synonyms: 5-Fluorobenzothiophene-2-carboxylic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₅FO₂S
• Molecular Weight: 196.20
• CAS Registry Number: 70060-13-8
• EC Number: 691-877-4

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.24 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.511±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 229-230 ºC (decomp)^**

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

^** Gronowitz, Salo; Acta Pharmaceutica Suecica 1978, V15(5), P368-81.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319