Description

2-Methyl-2-(2-Thienyl)Butanoic Acid is a specialized organic building block featuring a thiophene ring, a structure of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for creating complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the thiophene moiety for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functional additive in the creation of conductive polymers and specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and fine chemicals.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-2-(2-Thienyl)Butanoic Acid
CAS No.	1017783-11-7
Molecular Formula	C9H12O2S
Molecular Weight	184.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Thienyl)-2-methylbutyric acid; α-Methyl-α-(2-thienyl)butyric acid; 2-Methyl-2-thiophen-2-ylbutanoic acid; 2-Thienyl-2-methylbutanoic acid; 2-(2-Methyl-2-butanoic acid)thiophene; 2-(2-Thienyl)-2-methylbutanoic acid; Butanoic acid, 2-methyl-2-(2-thienyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-2-(2-Thienyl)Butanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). Due to its acidic nature, keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline 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.