Description

3-Oxo-3-Thiophen-2-Yl-Propionic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity organic building block featuring a thiophene ring and a β-keto ester moiety, making it a versatile intermediate for advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in enabling the efficient construction of complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical scaffolds. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for their R&D and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing thiophene-based heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive β-keto ester group.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a precursor for electron-transport or emissive layer materials in electronic displays and lighting.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalysis and material science applications.
• Polymer and Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier for synthesizing specialty polymers with specific electronic or thermal properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry for exploring new synthetic routes and molecular libraries.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Oxo-3-Thiophen-2-Yl-Propionic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	134568-16-4
Molecular Formula	C8H8O3S
Molecular Weight	184.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-oxo-3-(thiophen-2-yl)propanoate; 2-Thiopheneacetic acid, β-oxo-, methyl ester; Methyl 3-(2-thienyl)-3-oxopropanoate; 3-(2-Thienyl)-3-oxopropanoic acid methyl ester; 3-Oxo-3-(2-thienyl)propionic acid methyl ester; 3-(Thiophen-2-yl)-3-oxopropanoic acid methyl ester; β-Oxo-β-(2-thienyl)propionic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Oxo-3-Thiophen-2-Yl-Propionic Acid Methyl Ester is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for fine chemical intermediates. Comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, is performed to guarantee identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. This product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.