Description

4-(2-Phenyleth-1-Ynyl)Thiophene-2-Carbaldehyde is a specialized organic building block featuring a thiophene core functionalized with an aldehyde group and a phenylethynyl substituent. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic systems and advanced materials. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing thiophene or acetylene motifs for targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a building block for π-conjugated systems in the development of organic semiconductors, OLEDs, and photovoltaic materials.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of novel ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D in synthetic organic chemistry, enabling complex coupling and cyclization reactions.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments where the thiophene unit contributes to color and stability properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2-Phenyleth-1-Ynyl)Thiophene-2-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	175203-58-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₈OS
Molecular Weight	212.27 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-Phenylethynyl)thiophene-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-Formyl-4-(phenylethynyl)thiophene; 4-(Phenylethynyl)-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde; 175203-58-4; Thiophene-2-carbaldehyde, 4-(2-phenylethynyl)-; 4-(2-Phenylethynyl)thiophene-2-carbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-(2-Phenyleth-1-Ynyl)Thiophene-2-Carbaldehyde adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications 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 easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storage under an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Standard Grade)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98% (High Purity Grade)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	< 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.