Description

2-Methyl-2-(3-Thienyl)Propanoic Acid is a high-purity organic building block featuring a thiophene moiety and a carboxylic acid functional group. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the research and synthesis of new drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the thiophene ring for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor in the creation of specialized polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for method development and exploring new organic reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: The carboxylic acid group allows for derivatization into chelating ligands for metal catalysis.
• Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method validation and impurity profiling.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-2-(3-Thienyl)Propanoic Acid
CAS No.	147632-27-7
Molecular Formula	C8H10O2S
Molecular Weight	170.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3-Thienyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid; 2-Methyl-2-(thiophen-3-yl)propanoic acid; α,α-Dimethyl-3-thiopheneacetic acid; 3-Thiopheneacetic acid, α,α-dimethyl-; 2-(3-Thienyl)-2-methylpropionic acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Methyl-2-(3-Thienyl)Propanoic Acid is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are 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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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