6,7-Dihydrothieno[3,2-c]pyridine

CAS: 107112-93-6

Ref. 3D-FD22047

Product Information

• Name: 6,7-Dihydrothieno[3,2-c]pyridine
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 6,7-Dihydrothieno[3,2-c]pyridine is a synthetic compound which has been used as a starting material in the synthesis of clopidogrel. 6,7-Dihydrothieno[3,2-c]pyridine has been shown to be an inhibitor of platelet aggregation. It is also a bifunctional compound that can act as either an acid or base catalyst. This property has led to its use in organic chemistry as a means of converting nitro groups into amines. The synthesis pathway for 6,7-dihydrothieno[3,2-c]pyridine begins with 5-azaindole and ends with the desired product after two steps: hydrogen sulfate reduction and hydrolysis.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 137.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₇NS
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Brown Powder