Description

3-Phenoxythiophene-2-Carbaldehyde is a high-purity, specialized organic building block featuring a thiophene core functionalized with both phenoxy and aldehyde groups. This unique molecular architecture makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is essential for R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material science industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific electronic or biological properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in therapeutic areas requiring heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of next-generation pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its bioactive thiophene structure.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a precursor for conjugated polymers and small molecules used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs).
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The aldehyde group allows for the creation of complex ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a building block for synthesizing specialized dyes and functional colorants.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable compound for methodological studies and exploring new chemical reactions in synthetic organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Phenoxythiophene-2-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	132706-25-3
Molecular Formula	C11H8O2S
Molecular Weight	204.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formyl-3-phenoxythiophene; 3-Phenoxythiophene-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-Thiophenecarboxaldehyde, 3-phenoxy-; 3-Phenoxy-2-thiophenecarbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Phenoxythiophene-2-Carbaldehyde is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets your precise research or production requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or after opening.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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