Description

3-m-Tolyl-Thiophene is a high-purity organic building block featuring a thiophene ring substituted with a meta-tolyl group. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials and specialty chemicals. It is primarily sought after by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and organic electronics sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial synthon in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a precursor for conjugated polymers and small molecules used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), organic photovoltaics (OPVs), and field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the design of novel ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for exploring new chemical spaces in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Functional Dyes and Pigments: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized dyes, pigments, and chromophores.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-m-Tolyl-Thiophene
CAS No.	16938-72-0
Molecular Formula	C11H10S
Molecular Weight	174.26 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(3-Methylphenyl)thiophene; 3-(m-Tolyl)thiophene; 3-(3-Methylphenyl)-thiophene; m-Tolylthiophene; 3-(3'-Methylphenyl)thiophene; Thiophene, 3-(3-methylphenyl)-; 3-(3-Methylphenyl)thiophene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-m-Tolyl-Thiophene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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