Description

3-Thien-3-Ylpropanoic Acid is a high-purity organic building block featuring a thiophene heterocycle linked to 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 material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that incorporate the thiophene moiety for enhanced activity.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of conductive polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and asymmetric catalysis.
• Chemical Research: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial research in heterocyclic and medicinal chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of dyes, flavors, and fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Thien-3-Ylpropanoic Acid
CAS No.	16378-06-6
Molecular Formula	C7H8O2S
Molecular Weight	156.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(3-Thienyl)propanoic Acid; 3-(Thiophen-3-yl)propanoic Acid; β-(3-Thienyl)propionic Acid; 3-Thiophen-3-ylpropionic Acid; 3-(3-Thienyl)propionic Acid; 3-Thienylpropanoic Acid; 16378-06-6; Thiophene-3-propanoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Thien-3-Ylpropanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, supporting compliance with cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for research and development use.

Storage

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

Specification

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