Description

2-Thiopheneacetonitrile is a versatile heterocyclic nitrile building block, recognized globally under the CAS registry number 20893-30-5. This compound is valued for its reactive nitrile group attached to a thiophene ring, making it a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing thiophene-based heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging the thiophene moiety for biological activity.
• Material Science & Organic Electronics: Acts as a building block for conjugated polymers and organic semiconductors used in OLEDs, solar cells, and sensors.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Utilized in multi-step synthetic routes to create complex molecules for research and specialty chemical applications.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities in academic and industrial R&D labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Thiopheneacetonitrile
CAS No.	20893-30-5
Molecular Formula	C6H5NS
Molecular Weight	123.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Thienylacetonitrile; (2-Thienyl)acetonitrile; Thiophen-2-ylacetonitrile; 2-Thiopheneethyl nitrile; α-Thienylacetonitrile; 2-Thienylmethyl cyanide; 2-Thiophenemethyl cyanide; 20893-30-5
EINECS	244-112-9

Quality Control

Our 2-Thiopheneacetonitrile is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and impurities is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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