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HRID 64951Generated: October 26, 2026

Benzo(B)Thiophene → 2,3-Dihydrobenzo(b)thiophene

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Reaction equation

Participants

RoleNameHCIDCharge
ReactantBenzo(B)ThiopheneHCID 7221—
CatalystSodium amalgamHCID 9837419—
SolventWaterHCID 962—
Product2,3-Dihydrobenzo(b)thiopheneHCID 78319—

Reaction Steps

The dihydrobenzothiophenes are prepared as depicted in Chart D. A solution of a formula LX benzothiophene in water is stirred with excess sodium amalgam (NaHg) for 24 hr. After workup there is obtained the corresponding Formula LXI dihydrobenzothiophene. (See, e.g., D. T. Witiak, et al., J. Med. Chem. 14, 754 (1971).)

Provenance & Evidence

DOI10.6084/m9.figshare.5104873.v1
Patent numberUS04611059
Source datasetuspto-grants-1986_09
ORD IDord-b72bcf250541411db5b39c9ed0780759
Source noteuspto-grants-1986_09