Description

Methyl 2-Thienylacetate is a high-purity organic ester compound, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive thiophene moiety and an ester functional group, enabling the construction of complex molecules for pharmaceutical and agrochemical applications. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable intermediates for heterocyclic chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) containing thiophene rings, which are prevalent in various therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the thienyl group contributes to biological activity.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or precursor in the development of conductive polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as an intermediate for creating sulfur-containing aroma compounds with unique olfactory profiles.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial research for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds via reactions like hydrolysis, transesterification, or coupling.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions in fine chemical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Thienylacetate
CAS No.	19432-68-9
Molecular Formula	C7H8O2S
Molecular Weight	156.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (2-thienyl)acetate; 2-Thiopheneacetic acid, methyl ester; Methyl 2-thiopheneacetate; (2-Thienyl)acetic acid methyl ester; 2-Thienylacetic acid methyl ester; Methyl thiophen-2-ylacetate; Thiophene-2-acetic acid methyl ester
EINECS	243-086-5

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Thienylacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can support requirements for cGMP, ISO, or other regulatory frameworks as needed for your application.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.