Description

2-Thienylacetamide is a versatile heterocyclic acetamide derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique thiophene-based structure makes it a valuable precursor for the development of novel pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting the central nervous system and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the thiophene moiety.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the creation of conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and advanced polymeric materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry for the synthesis of novel ligands and catalysts used in cross-coupling and other catalytic reactions.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in medicinal chemistry and chemical biology for the design and synthesis of molecular probes and enzyme inhibitors.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Thienylacetamide
CAS No.	21403-24-7
Molecular Formula	C6H7NOS
Molecular Weight	141.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Thiopheneacetamide; Thiophen-2-ylacetamide; 2-(Thiophen-2-yl)acetamide; α-Thienylacetamide; 2-Thienylacetic acid amide; 2-Thiopheneacetic acid amide; (Thiophen-2-yl)acetic acid amide; 2-Thienylacetamide (CAS 21403-24-7)
EINECS	244-365-6

Quality Control

Our 2-Thienylacetamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with customer requirements and industry standards.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	128°C - 132°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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