Description

3-(Cyanomethyl)-2,4,5-Trimethylthiophene is a specialized heterocyclic building block featuring a thiophene core substituted with methyl and cyanomethyl functional groups. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and organic electronics industries for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing functionalized thiophene moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the thiophene scaffold imparts specific biological activity.
• Material Science & Organic Electronics: Acts as a building block for π-conjugated systems in the development of organic semiconductors, OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) materials, and conductive polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a versatile synthon in organic synthesis for cyclization reactions, cross-coupling reactions, and the construction of complex heterocycles.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Cyanomethyl)-2,4,5-Trimethylthiophene
CAS No.	112440-49-0
Molecular Formula	C9H11NS
Molecular Weight	165.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,5-Trimethyl-3-thiopheneacetonitrile; 3-Thiopheneacetonitrile, 2,4,5-trimethyl-; (2,4,5-Trimethyl-3-thienyl)acetonitrile; 2,4,5-Trimethylthiophene-3-acetonitrile; 3-Cyanomethyl-2,4,5-trimethylthiophene
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-(Cyanomethyl)-2,4,5-Trimethylthiophene adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is fully characterized and tested against established specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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	Light yellow to yellow solid or liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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