Description

2-Chlorothiophene-3-Carbaldehyde is a versatile and highly functionalized heterocyclic building block, serving as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the reactive aldehyde and halogen substituents on the thiophene ring, enabling precise construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) agents and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy.
• Material Science & Organic Electronics: Serves as a monomer or building block for conjugated polymers and small molecules used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed to create specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis in cross-coupling reactions.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing specialized thiophene-based dyes and colorants.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in medicinal chemistry and synthetic methodology.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chlorothiophene-3-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	14345-98-3
Molecular Formula	C5H3ClOS
Molecular Weight	146.59 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Formyl-2-chlorothiophene; 2-Chloro-3-thiophenecarboxaldehyde; 2-Chloro-3-formylthiophene; 2-Chlorothiophene-3-carboxaldehyde; 2-Chloro-3-thiophenecarbaldehyde; 2-Chloro-3-thiophenealdehyde; 2-Chloro-3-thienylcarboxaldehyde; 2-Chloro-3-thienaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chlorothiophene-3-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specifications and test results 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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.