Description

2-(5-(Methoxycarbonyl)Thiophen-2-Yl)Acetic Acid is a high-purity organic building block and pharmaceutical intermediate of significant commercial importance. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile synthon in the construction of complex molecules, particularly in medicinal chemistry and advanced material science. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and other advanced electronic materials due to its thiophene core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for organic synthesis, enabling carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond formations in complex molecule assembly.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(5-(Methoxycarbonyl)Thiophen-2-Yl)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	142667-06-9
Molecular Formula	C8H8O4S
Molecular Weight	200.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(5-Methoxycarbonyl-2-thienyl)acetic acid; Methyl 5-(carboxymethyl)thiophene-2-carboxylate; 2-(5-Carbomethoxy-2-thienyl)acetic acid; 2-(5-Methoxycarbonylthiophen-2-yl)acetic acid; Thiophene-2-acetic acid, 5-(methoxycarbonyl)-; 5-(Carboxymethyl)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 142667-06-9; 2-(5-(Methoxycarbonyl)-2-thienyl)acetic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-(5-(Methoxycarbonyl)Thiophen-2-Yl)Acetic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for critical synthetic applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

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.