Description

2-(2-Pyridyl)benzo[b]thiophene (CAS No. 38210-35-4) is a high-purity heterocyclic organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₃H₉NS. This compound features a benzo[b]thiophene core linked to a pyridine moiety at the 2-position, making it a valuable building block in medicinal chemistry, materials science, and coordination chemistry. Its rigid, planar structure and electron-rich nature enable applications in ligand design, optoelectronic materials, and pharmaceutical intermediates. Available in >98% purity (HPLC), this product is supplied as a crystalline solid with strict quality control to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. Ideal for researchers developing novel catalysts, organic semiconductors, or bioactive molecules. Store under inert conditions at 2-8°C to maintain stability.

Properties

• CAS Number: 38210-35-4
• Complexity: 219
• IUPAC Name: 2-(benzothiophen-2-yl)pyridine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C13H9NS/c1-2-7-12-10(5-1)9-13(15-12)11-6-3-4-8-14-11/h1-9H
• InChI Key: NRSBAUDUBWMTGL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 211.04557046
• Molecular Formula: C13H9NS
• Molecular Weight: 211.28
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=C(S2)C3=CC=CC=N3
• Topological: 41.1
• Monoisotopic Mass: 211.04557046
• Synonyms: 2-(Benzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)pyridine, 2-(2-Pyridyl)benzo[b]thiophene, 2-[Benzo[b]thiophen-2-yl]pyridine, 2-(2-Pyridyl)benzo(b)thiophene, 2-(Benzo(b)thiophen-2-yl)pyridine, 623-784-1, 38210-35-4, 2-(2-Pyridyl)benzothiophene, 2-(1-BENZOTHIOPHEN-2-YL)PYRIDINE, MFCD08457652, pyridyl-benzothiophene, SCHEMBL403651, CHEMBL611627, 2-benzo[b]thien-2-yl-pyridine, SCHEMBL21295613, SCHEMBL21295676, SCHEMBL21295850, SCHEMBL21295937, SCHEMBL21295978, DTXSID10467685, NRSBAUDUBWMTGL-UHFFFAOYSA-N, 2-Benzo[b]thiophen-2-yl-pyridine, 2-(2-Pyridyl)benzothiophene, 97%, AKOS015854366, AC-27914, AS-61331, B3561, F16712

Application

2-(2-Pyridyl)benzo[b]thiophene serves as a versatile ligand in transition metal catalysis, particularly for palladium- and ruthenium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions. Its fused heterocyclic system is employed in the synthesis of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) due to efficient charge transport properties. Researchers also utilize it as a precursor for bioactive compounds targeting kinase inhibition and antimicrobial activity.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (97.5%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (97.5%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
• H413 (97.5%): May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (97.5%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (97.5%)
• Aquatic Chronic 4 (97.5%)

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