Description

3-(2-Thienyl)Acrylic Acid is a high-purity organic building block featuring a thiophene ring conjugated to an acrylic acid moiety. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and advanced material research. It is essential for chemists and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the thiophene heterocycle for biological activity.
• 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 synthesis of specialized ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or asymmetric catalysis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific aromatic and carboxylic acid functionalities.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling and cyclization reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2-Thienyl)Acrylic Acid
CAS No.	15690-25-2
Molecular Formula	C7H6O2S
Molecular Weight	154.19 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(2-Thienyl)propenoic acid; 3-(Thiophen-2-yl)acrylic acid; 2-Thiopheneacrylic acid; trans-3-(2-Thienyl)acrylic acid; β-(2-Thienyl)acrylic acid; (E)-3-(Thiophen-2-yl)acrylic acid; Thiophene-2-acrylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(2-Thienyl)Acrylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request 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 room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.