Description

5-(4-Chloro-2-Methylphenyl)Thiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically valuable organic building block characterized by its fused aromatic-thiophene structure. This compound matters as a critical intermediate in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research, enabling the synthesis of novel active ingredients. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in therapeutic areas requiring complex heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its bioactive thiophene core.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or starting material for the synthesis of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological studies and the preparation of specialized chemical libraries.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The carboxylic acid functionality allows for its use in creating chelating ligands for metal catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(4-Chloro-2-Methylphenyl)Thiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1099632-00-4
Molecular Formula	C12H9ClO2S
Molecular Weight	252.71 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenyl)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Thiophenecarboxylic acid, 5-(4-chloro-2-methylphenyl)-; 5-(4-Chloro-o-tolyl)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 1099632-00-4; 5-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenyl)-2-thiophenecarboxylic acid; 5-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenyl)thiophene-2-carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-(4-Chloro-2-Methylphenyl)Thiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, 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 room temperature (15-25°C). 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.