Description

4-(Thien-2-Ylmethyl)Benzoyl Chloride is a high-purity, reactive organic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in its versatile benzoyl chloride functionality, which enables efficient acylation reactions to construct complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging the thiophene moiety for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for functional polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its conjugated system.
• Chemical Derivatization: Employed in academic and industrial labs to introduce the 4-(thien-2-ylmethyl)benzoyl group into target molecules for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical reagent for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences industry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Thien-2-Ylmethyl)Benzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	1151512-19-4
Molecular Formula	C13H11ClOS
Molecular Weight	250.74 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[(Thiophen-2-yl)methyl]benzoyl chloride; 2-[(4-Chlorocarbonyl)benzyl]thiophene; 4-(2-Thienylmethyl)benzoyl chloride; p-(Thien-2-ylmethyl)benzoyl chloride; 4-(Thiophen-2-ylmethyl)benzoyl chloride; [4-(Thiophen-2-ylmethyl)phenyl]methanoyl chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 4-[(2-thienyl)methyl]-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-(Thien-2-Ylmethyl)Benzoyl Chloride adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature and reactivity as a strong acid/organic solvent derivative, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation. Keep away from moisture, heat, and incompatible materials such as bases, alcohols, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.