Description

1-(5-Methyl-2-Thienyl)Ethan-1-One is a high-purity organic compound belonging to the class of thiophene derivatives, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its unique aromatic thiophene core, which is essential for imparting specific electronic and structural properties to target molecules. This intermediate is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the thiophene moiety for bioactivity.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or building block for conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing complex aroma chemicals with sulfurous or roasted notes.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent for heterocyclic chemistry, used in cross-coupling reactions and the construction of complex molecular architectures.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the design of novel ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(5-Methyl-2-Thienyl)Ethan-1-One
CAS No.	13679-74-8
Molecular Formula	C7H8OS
Molecular Weight	140.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(5-Methylthiophen-2-yl)ethanone; 2-Acetyl-5-methylthiophene; 5-Methyl-2-acetylthiophene; 5-Methylthien-2-yl methyl ketone; Methyl 5-methyl-2-thienyl ketone; 1-(5-Methyl-2-thienyl)ethanone; 2-Acetyl-5-methylthiophene
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Quality Control

Our 1-(5-Methyl-2-Thienyl)Ethan-1-One is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All materials undergo rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopic methods, to meet exacting customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.