Description

3-Phenylthiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity organic building block and key synthetic intermediate characterized by its fused aromatic and heterocyclic structure. This compound matters for its versatility in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and materials science research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and organic electronics industries for applications such as drug discovery and functional material synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new generation herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its thiophene core for bioactivity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a building block for conjugated polymers and small molecules used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs).
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable scaffold in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments due to its extended pi-conjugated system.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Phenylthiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	10341-88-5
Molecular Formula	C11H8O2S
Molecular Weight	204.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Thiophenecarboxylic acid, 3-phenyl-; 3-Phenyl-2-thiophenecarboxylic acid; 3-Phenylthiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-3-phenylthiophene; 3-Phenylthiophene-2-carboxylate; α-Thenylbenzoic acid (informal); 3-Phenyl-2-thenoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Phenylthiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific results are provided to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

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