Description

5-Isobutyl-Thiophene-2-Carbaldehyde is a high-purity organic building block and a key synthetic intermediate. This compound is valued for its reactive aldehyde functional group attached to a substituted thiophene ring, making it a versatile precursor in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging the thiophene moiety for bioactivity.
• Material Science & Organic Electronics: Serves as a precursor for conjugated polymers and small molecules used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), organic photovoltaics (OPVs), and semiconductors.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and organocatalysts, facilitating novel synthetic transformations.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for the synthesis of complex sulfur-containing aroma compounds.
• Chemical Research (Academic/Industrial): A valuable reagent for methodological studies and the construction of heterocyclic libraries in medicinal and combinatorial chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Isobutyl-Thiophene-2-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	104804-16-2
Molecular Formula	C9H12OS
Molecular Weight	168.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formyl-5-isobutylthiophene; 5-Isobutyl-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde; 5-(2-Methylpropyl)thiophene-2-carbaldehyde; 2-Thiophenecarboxaldehyde, 5-(2-methylpropyl)-; Isobutylthiophenecarboxaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 5-Isobutyl-Thiophene-2-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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