17515-00-3

Usage

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
5-tert-butylbenzo[b]thiophene is utilized as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals for its ability to contribute to the development of organic compounds with significant biological activity. Its unique structure allows for the creation of new drugs with potential therapeutic applications.
Used in Agrochemical Industry:
In the agrochemical sector, 5-tert-butylbenzo[b]thiophene is employed as a precursor in the production of agrochemicals, where it aids in the synthesis of compounds that can be used in pest control and crop protection, enhancing agricultural productivity.
Used in Research and Development:
5-tert-butylbenzo[b]thiophene also serves as a valuable research chemical, facilitating the study of organic synthesis and the properties of heterocyclic compounds. Its presence in various chemical reactions provides insights into the mechanisms and outcomes of such processes, furthering scientific understanding in the field of chemistry.

Upstream product

• 2396-68-1 4-t-butylbenzenethiol 
• 2032-35-1 Bromoacetaldehyde diethyl acetal 

Downstream Products

• 126231-21-8 5-tert-butylbenzothiophene-2-carboxylic acid 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

METHOD FOR PROMOTING PLANT GROWTH

The present invention provides a method for promoting plant growth, which comprises treating a plant with a compound represented by the following Formula (1): provided that a method for promoting plant growth which comprises treating plants with a compound corresponding to any one of the following (1) to (8) is excluded: (1) Methyl 4-(trifluoromethyl)benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylate, (2) Methyl 5-(trifluoromethyl)benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylate, (3) Methyl 6-(trifluoromethyl)benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylate, (4) Methyl 7-(trifluoromethyl)benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylate, (5) Ethyl 4-(trifluoromethyl)benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylate, (6) Ethyl 5-(trifluoromethyl)benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylate, (7) Ethyl 6-(trifluoromethyl)benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylate, and (8) Ethyl 7-(trifluoromethyl)benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylate.

METHOD FOR PROMOTING PLANT GROWTH

The present invention provides a method for promoting plant growth, which comprises treating a plant with at least one compound selected from a group consisting of a compound represented by the following Formula (1): and an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, provided that a method for promoting plant growth which comprises treating plants with a compound corresponding to any one of the following (1) to (5) and an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof is excluded: (1) 4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid, (2) 5-(Trifluoromethyl)benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid, (3) 6-(Trifluoromethyl)benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid, (4) 7-(Trifluoromethyl)benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid, and (5) Benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid.

Indole, benzofuran, benzothiophene containing lipoxygenase inhibiting compounds

Compounds of the formula: STR1 wherein R1 is (1) hydrogen, (2) C1 to C4 alkyl, (3) C2 to C4 alkenyl, or (4) NR2 R3, wherein R2 and R3 are independently selected from (1) hydrogen, (2) C1 to C4 alkyl and (3) hydroxyl, but R2 and R3 are not simultaneously hydroxyl; wherein X is oxygen, sulfur, SO2, or NR4, wherein R4 is (1) hydrogen, (2) C1 to C6 alkyl, (3) C1 to C6 alkoyl, (4) aroyl, or (5) alkylsulfonyl; A is selected from C1 to C6 alkylene and C2 to C6 alkenylene; n is 1-5; Y is selected independently at each occurrence from (1) hydrogen, (2) halogen, (3) hydroxy, (4) cyano, (5) halosubstituted alkyl, (6) C1 to C12 alkyl, (7) C2 to C12 alkenyl, (8) C1 to C12 alkoxy, (9) C3 to C8 cycloalkyl, (10) C1 -C8 thioalkyl, (11) aryl, (12) aryloxy, (13) aroyl, (14) C1 to C12 arylalkyl, (15) C2 to C12 arylalkenyl, (16) C1 to C12 arylalkoxy, (17) C1 to C12 arylthioalkoxy, and substituted derivatives of (18) aryl, (19) aryloxy, (20) aroyl, (21) C1 to C12 arylalkyl, (22) C2 to C12 arylalkenyl, (23) C1 to C12 arylalkoxy, or (24) C1 to C12 arylthioalkoxy, wherein substituents are selected from halo, nitro, cyano, C1 to C12 alkyl, alkoxy, and halosubstituted alkyl; Z is oxygen or sulfur; and M is hydrogen, a pharmaceutically acceptable cation, aroyl, or C1 to C12 alkoyl, are potent inhibitors of 5- and/or 12-lipoxygenase enzymes. Also disclosed are lipoxygenase inhibiting compositions and a method for inhibiting lipoxygenase activity.