Description

Copper(I) Thiophene-2-Carboxylate Hydrate is a specialized organometallic compound where copper(I) is coordinated to a thiophene carboxylate ligand. This material is valued for its role as a catalyst precursor and building block in advanced materials science and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic synthesis, materials chemistry, and as an intermediate for electronic materials.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for generating active copper catalysts used in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Sonogashira, Ullmann-type couplings).
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: A key building block for synthesizing complex molecules containing thiophene and heterocyclic motifs for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Materials Science Research: Used in the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), coordination polymers, and other functional materials with potential electronic or optical properties.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a reagent for preparing novel ligands or for studying copper-thiophene coordination chemistry.
• Electronics & Semiconductor Research: Investigated as a potential precursor for depositing copper-containing thin films or for creating conductive polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Copper(I) Thiophene-2-Carboxylate Hydrate
CAS No.	1292766-17-6
Molecular Formula	C5H3CuO2S • xH2O
Molecular Weight	Contact for details (Anhydrous base: 190.69 g/mol)
Synonyms	Copper(I) 2-Thiophenecarboxylate Hydrate; Cuprous Thiophene-2-Carboxylate Hydrate; 2-Thiophenecarboxylic Acid Copper(I) Salt Hydrate; Thiophene-2-carboxylic Acid Copper(I) Salt; Copper Thiophene-2-carboxylate (CuI); (2-Thienyl)carboxylic Acid Copper(I) Salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Copper(I) Thiophene-2-Carboxylate Hydrate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including HPLC, elemental analysis (EA), and spectroscopic methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Cu content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	Contact for details

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