Description

3-(3-Thienyl)Acrylic Acid is a versatile organic building block featuring a thiophene ring conjugated to an acrylic acid moiety. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where its unique structure enables fine-tuning of electronic and steric properties. Industries such as pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical manufacturing, and organic electronics rely on this high-purity intermediate for developing novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, 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 to create functional dyes and liquid crystal compounds due to its planar, pi-conjugated system.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial labs for exploring new heterocyclic chemistry and cross-coupling reactions.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer to introduce thiophene groups into polymer backbones, altering material properties like conductivity and solubility.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(3-Thienyl)Acrylic Acid
CAS No.	1195-52-4
Molecular Formula	C7H6O2S
Molecular Weight	154.19 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Thiopheneacrylic Acid; (E)-3-(Thiophen-3-yl)acrylic Acid; β-(3-Thienyl)acrylic Acid; 3-(3-Thienyl)-2-propenoic Acid; trans-3-(3-Thienyl)acrylic Acid; 3-Thienylacrylic Acid; 3-Thenoic Acid, 2-Propenyl-; 3-Thenoic Acid, 2-Propenyl- (8CI)
EINECS	214-798-8

Quality Control

Our 3-(3-Thienyl)Acrylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158 - 162 °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.