4968-81-4

Basic information

• Product Name: naphtho[2,3-b]thiophene-4,9-dione
• Synonyms: Naphtho(2,3-b)thiophene-4,9-dione
• CAS NO: 4968-81-4
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₆O₂S
• Molecular Weight: 214.2398
• Mol File: 4968-81-4.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 390.9°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 190.2°C
• Density: 1.442g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 2.56E-06mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.694
• CAS DataBase Reference: naphtho[2,3-b]thiophene-4,9-dione(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: naphtho[2,3-b]thiophene-4,9-dione(4968-81-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: naphtho[2,3-b]thiophene-4,9-dione(4968-81-4)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 4968-81-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Naphtho[2,3-b]thiophene-4,9-dione, also known as indothiophene, is a chemical compound commonly used in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and dyes. It consists of a naphthalene ring fused with a thiophene ring, and has two carbonyl groups at positions 4 and 9. The compound's unique structure and electron accepting properties make it useful in the development of photoactive materials for optoelectronic applications, such as organic photovoltaic devices and organic light-emitting diodes. It is also utilized as a building block in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. Additionally, naphtho[2,3-b]thiophene-4,9-dione has been studied for its potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, showing promise for medicinal and therapeutic uses.

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