Description

4-Cyano-5-Methylsulfanylthiophene-2-Carboxylicacid is a high-value heterocyclic building block and key synthetic intermediate. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and organic electronics industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with thiophene-based scaffolds targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new generation pesticides and herbicides, where the thiophene core contributes to biological activity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a building block for π-conjugated systems in the development of organic semiconductors, OLEDs, and photovoltaic materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Research: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of advanced functional dyes and pigments with specific optical properties.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A versatile reagent for methodological studies and the exploration of new chemical reactions in heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Cyano-5-Methylsulfanylthiophene-2-Carboxylicacid
CAS No.	116170-85-5
Molecular Formula	C7H5NO2S2
Molecular Weight	199.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Thiophenecarboxylic acid, 4-cyano-5-(methylthio)-; 4-Cyano-5-(methylthio)-2-thiophenecarboxylic acid; 5-(Methylsulfanyl)-4-cyanothiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 4-Cyano-5-methylmercaptothiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 4-CN-5-SCH3-Thiophene-2-COOH; 116170-85-5; Methyl 4-cyano-5-methylthiophene-2-carboxylate precursor acid.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Cyano-5-Methylsulfanylthiophene-2-Carboxylicacid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and scale-up applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.