Description

3-(2-Thienylthio)Butanoic Acid is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a thienylthio side chain, serving as a valuable building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure makes it a critical intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored electronic and binding properties. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting neurological or metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific sulfur-containing motifs for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of conductive polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis in fine chemical production.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized for synthesizing molecular probes to study enzyme mechanisms and protein interactions involving sulfur chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2-Thienylthio)Butanoic Acid
CAS No.	120279-20-1
Molecular Formula	C8H10O2S2
Molecular Weight	202.30 g/mol
Synonyms	3-[(Thiophen-2-yl)sulfanyl]butanoic acid; 3-(2-Thienylthio)butyric acid; 3-(Thiophen-2-ylsulfanyl)butanoic acid; 3-(2-Thienylmercapto)butanoic acid; 3-(2-Thienylthio)butyric acid; Butanoic acid, 3-[(2-thienyl)thio]-; 120279-20-1; 3-(2-Thienylsulfanyl)butanoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(2-Thienylthio)Butanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques (HPLC, GC, NMR) to confirm identity and quantify impurities. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. Our production adheres to cGMP guidelines where applicable, ensuring suitability for demanding R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in a dark place.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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