Description

3-(5-Methylthiophen-2-Yl)Propanoic Acid is a high-purity organic building block featuring a thiophene ring substituted with a propanoic acid chain. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing functionalized thiophene motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or building block for developing conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and advanced functional materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for method development, library synthesis, and exploring new chemical spaces in medicinal chemistry.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(5-Methylthiophen-2-Yl)Propanoic Acid
CAS No.	14779-24-9
Molecular Formula	C8H10O2S
Molecular Weight	170.23 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(5-Methyl-2-thienyl)propanoic acid; 5-Methyl-2-thiophenepropanoic acid; 3-(5-Methylthiophen-2-yl)propionic acid; 2-Thiophenepropanoic acid, 5-methyl-; β-(5-Methyl-2-thienyl)propionic acid; 5-Methylthiophene-2-propionic Acid; 14779-24-9; 3-(5-Methyl-2-thienyl)propionic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(5-Methylthiophen-2-Yl)Propanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent quality suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.