Description

(E)-3-(5-Methylthiophen-2-Yl)Acrylic Acid CAS NO 14770-88-8 is a high-purity, fine chemical intermediate featuring a conjugated acrylic acid moiety attached to a substituted thiophene ring. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by research and development teams, as well as production chemists, in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

This specialized acrylate derivative serves as a critical synthon in various high-value chemical syntheses. Its applications include:

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with thiophene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a precursor for conjugated polymers and small molecules used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs).
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of novel ligands for metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reactions and synthesizing novel heterocyclic compounds.
• Functional Monomer: Can be polymerized or copolymerized to create polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-3-(5-Methylthiophen-2-Yl)Acrylic Acid
CAS No.	14770-88-8
Molecular Formula	C8H8O2S
Molecular Weight	168.21 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-3-(5-Methyl-2-thienyl)acrylic acid; trans-3-(5-Methyl-2-thienyl)acrylic acid; 3-(5-Methyl-2-thienyl)-2-propenoic acid; 5-Methyl-2-thiopheneacrylic acid; (E)-3-(5-Methylthiophen-2-yl)propenoic acid; 2-Thiopheneacrylic acid, 5-methyl-; (2E)-3-(5-Methyl-2-thienyl)prop-2-enoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of (E)-3-(5-Methylthiophen-2-Yl)Acrylic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity for sensitive synthetic applications. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources. For long-term storage, consider 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%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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