Description

4-(Thien-2-Ylmethyl)Benzaldehyde, 95% is a high-purity organic building block featuring a benzaldehyde core functionalized with a thienylmethyl group. This compound is valued for its dual reactivity, offering both the electrophilic aldehyde group and the aromatic thiophene moiety, making it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex heterocyclic and conjugated molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications in drug discovery, ligand synthesis, and the development of organic electronic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing anti-inflammatory properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the thiophene ring's bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis or as a building block for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a core component in the synthesis of conjugated polymers, small-molecule semiconductors, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials for OLEDs and solar cells.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for heterocyclic chemistry, Schiff base formation, and as a scaffold for combinatorial library synthesis.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the development of specialized dyes and pigments where the thiophene unit alters light absorption and emission properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Thien-2-Ylmethyl)Benzaldehyde, 95%
CAS No.	1007847-72-4
Molecular Formula	C12H10OS
Molecular Weight	202.27 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Thiophen-2-ylmethyl)benzaldehyde; 2-[(4-Formylphenyl)methyl]thiophene; 4-(2-Thienylmethyl)benzaldehyde; p-(Thien-2-ylmethyl)benzaldehyde; 4-(Thiophen-2-ylmethyl)benzenecarbaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 4-[(2-thienyl)methyl]-; 1007847-72-4
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Thien-2-Ylmethyl)Benzaldehyde, 95% is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity confirmation and identity verification via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the specified 95% minimum purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are available upon request 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or after opening to maintain stability and purity. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
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.