Description

3-(2-Thienyl)Acrylic Acid is a versatile organic building block featuring a thiophene ring conjugated to an acrylic acid moiety. This compound matters as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials, offering a reactive handle for further functionalization. Industries that need it include pharmaceutical R&D for active ingredient synthesis, agrochemical manufacturing for crop protection agents, and material science for the development of conductive polymers and organic semiconductors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging the thiophene heterocycle for bioactivity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a monomer or building block for conjugated polymers and small molecules used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs).
• Liquid Crystal & Dye Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of specialty dyes, pigments, and liquid crystal compounds for display technologies.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial labs for exploring novel heterocyclic chemistry and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Coordination Chemistry Ligand: The carboxylic acid group can act as a ligand for metal ions, useful in catalysis and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2-Thienyl)Acrylic Acid
CAS No.	1124-65-8
Molecular Formula	C7H6O2S
Molecular Weight	154.19 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(2-Thienyl)propenoic acid; 2-Thiopheneacrylic acid; (E)-3-(Thiophen-2-yl)acrylic acid; trans-3-(2-Thienyl)acrylic acid; β-(2-Thienyl)acrylic acid; 3-(Thiophen-2-yl)acrylic acid; 2-Thienylacrylic acid; Thiophene-2-acrylic acid
EINECS	214-402-5

Quality Control

Our 3-(2-Thienyl)Acrylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and quality assurance for your R&D and production needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	136 - 140 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.