Description

4-(5-Formylthiophen-2-Yl)Benzoic Acid is a high-purity organic building block featuring both a carboxylic acid and an aldehyde functional group on a conjugated aromatic system. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and pharmaceutical candidates. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the fields of organic electronics, medicinal chemistry, and polymer science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for targeted therapies.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Used in the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and components for OLEDs (Organic Light-Emitting Diodes) and OFETs (Organic Field-Effect Transistors).
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for creating complex chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers with tailored optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Research: A versatile building block in academic and industrial research for constructing complex heterocyclic and conjugated molecular architectures.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Utilized in the creation of advanced dyes and pigments due to its thiophene-benzoic acid backbone.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(5-Formylthiophen-2-Yl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	174623-07-5
Molecular Formula	C12H8O3S
Molecular Weight	232.25 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(4-Carboxyphenyl)thiophene-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-Formyl-5-(4-carboxyphenyl)thiophene; 4-(5-Formyl-2-thienyl)benzoic Acid; 4-(2-Formylthiophen-5-yl)benzoic Acid; 4-(Thiophene-2-carboxaldehyde-5-yl)benzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-(5-formyl-2-thienyl)-; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid, 4'-formyl-2'-thienyl derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(5-Formylthiophen-2-Yl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.