Description

5-Phenylthiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-value heterocyclic aromatic building block with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is prized for its role as a key precursor in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its unique heterocyclic structure.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor for the development of conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and other advanced functional materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of novel ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalysts for specialized organic transformations.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized dyes and pigments with specific light-absorption properties.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent for academic research and contract research organizations (CROs) exploring new chemical entities and synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Phenylthiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	19163-24-7
Molecular Formula	C11H8O2S
Molecular Weight	204.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Thiophenecarboxylic acid, 5-phenyl-; 5-Phenyl-2-thiophenecarboxylic acid; 5-Phenylthiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-5-phenylthiophene; 5-Phenylthiophene-2-carboxylate; 5-Phenyl-2-thienoic acid; 2-Thienoic acid, 5-phenyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Phenylthiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and quality assurance.

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)	≥ 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.