6-Methoxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzo[b]thiophene

Raloxifene is mainly prescribed for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and for reducing the risk of invasive breast cancer. This intermediate has an important role in constructing the benzothiophene core structure that defines Raloxifene’s pharmacological activity. 6-Methoxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzo[b]thiophene is a key intermediate compound employed to synthesize Raloxifene hydrochloride, a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM).

API Name Raloxifene
CAS No 63675-74-1
Molecular Formula C16H14O2S
Molecular Weight 270.3 g/mol
Synonyms 6-methoxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-benzothiophene

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