Benzothiophene

Name: Benzothiophene
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-021873

About Benzothiophene

Benzothiophene (CAS 95-15-8) is an impurity of Brexpiprazole offered by Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C8H6S, it has a molar mass of 134.2 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 1-benzothiophene. It is also known as Benzo(B)Thiophene or Benzo[b]thiophene.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Brexpiprazole to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, Benzothiophene is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Benzothiophene
Catalogue No.	VQ-021873
CAS Number	95-15-8
IUPAC name	1-benzothiophene
Molecular formula	C₈H₆S
Molecular weight	134.2 g/mol
Exact mass	134.019
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	FCEHBMOGCRZNNI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=CS2
PubChem CID	7221

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	3.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	28.2 Å²
Synonyms	Benzo(B)Thiophene, Benzo[b]thiophene, Thianaphthene, Thionaphthene, 1-Thiaindene, Thianaphtene, 1-benzothiophen, 2,3-Benzothiophene, Benzothiophene-5-D, Thianaftene, Thianapthene

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P264, P270, P273, P301 + P317, P330, P391, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Benzothiophene?

The CAS Registry Number of Benzothiophene is 95-15-8. It is also known as Benzo(B)Thiophene, Benzo[b]thiophene, Thianaphthene.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Benzothiophene?

Benzothiophene has the molecular formula C8H6S and a molecular weight of 134.2 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-benzothiophene.

What is Benzothiophene used for?

Benzothiophene is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Brexpiprazole. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Benzothiophene can I order?

We supply Benzothiophene in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Benzothiophene?

Yes. Every lot of Benzothiophene is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Benzothiophene be shipped internationally?

Yes. Benzothiophene is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.