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Benzo[b]thiophene-3-acetonitrile

Also known as: 2-(1-benzothiophen-3-yl)acetonitrile, 2-benzo[b]thiophen-3-ylacetonitrile, 3-cyanomethylthianaphthene, thianaphthene-3-acetonitrile, 1-benzothien-3-ylacetonitrile, 3-cyanomethylbenzothiophene, MFCD00027389

Benzo[b]thiophene-3-acetonitrile (CAS 3216-48-6) is a compound in the Pharma Intermediates category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C10H7NS and a molecular weight of 173.23400 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 65-67ºC, a boiling point of 340.1ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.244g/cm3 and a flash point of 159.5ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
3216-48-6
Jingsj CID
J-25004-4
Molecular Formula
C10H7NS
Molecular Weight
173.23400 g/mol
Category
Pharma Intermediates
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point65-67ºC
Boiling Point340.1ºC at 760 mmHg
Density1.244g/cm3
Flash Point159.5ºC
Exact Mass173.03000
PSA52.03000
LogP2.96738
Refractive Index1.668

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2934999090
Summary2934999090. other heterocyclic compounds. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Benzo[b]thiophene-3-acetonitrile?

The CAS number of Benzo[b]thiophene-3-acetonitrile is 3216-48-6.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Benzo[b]thiophene-3-acetonitrile?

Benzo[b]thiophene-3-acetonitrile has molecular formula C10H7NS and molecular weight 173.23400 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Benzo[b]thiophene-3-acetonitrile?

For Benzo[b]thiophene-3-acetonitrile, Upstream Products: 2-Chloro-3-methylbenzo[b]thiophene, 1-Benzothiophene, Benzyltriethylammonium chloride; Downstream Products: 2-(Benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)ethan-1-amine, Benzo[b]thiophene-3-acetic acid, Methyl 2-(benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)acetate.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "Benzo[b]thiophene-3-acetonitrile (CAS 3216-48-6)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-25004-4 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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