2-Methyl-1-benzothiophene-3-carboxylic acid

CAS: 17375-82-5

Ref. 3D-SAA37582

Product Information

• Name: 2-Methyl-1-benzothiophene-3-carboxylic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Methyl-1-benzothiophene-3-carboxylic acid is a sulfur containing compound that can be found in many natural products. It is the product of the oxidation of sulfites by hydrogen peroxide and can be found in soil, water, and plants. This compound is synthesized by pseudomonas strains and has shown to have microbial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates. 2-Methyl-1-benzothiophene-3-carboxylic acid also exhibits antibacterial activity against other bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella enterica, and Proteus mirabilis. This compound is an isomer of a number of other thiophenes such as benzothiophene and thiobenzamide.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 192.24 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₈O₂S
• Purity: Min. 95%