Applications
Benzo[b]thiophene is used in the preparation of 2-thianapthenylphenyllithium, via metalation by n-butyllithium. It is used in organic as well as pharmaceutical industry as a component in the synthesis of raloxifene, a breast cancer therapeutic, or hydrodesulfurization reactions.

Solubility
Soluble in water (0.13 g/L at 20°C), chloroform and methanol.

Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.