Description

4-Nitro-Thiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity, specialized organic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a critical building block for the development of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on novel heterocyclic compounds, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel thiophene-containing drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that leverage the thiophene scaffold for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialized polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: An essential building block for constructing more complex heterocyclic systems and fine chemicals in research and pilot-scale production.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments where the nitro and ester functionalities provide specific color and binding properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Nitro-Thiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	24647-78-7
Molecular Formula	C7H5NO4S
Molecular Weight	199.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-nitro-2-thiophenecarboxylate; Methyl 4-nitrothiophene-2-carboxylate; 2-Thiophenecarboxylic acid, 4-nitro-, methyl ester; 4-Nitro-2-thiophenecarboxylic acid methyl ester; 4-Nitrothiophene-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-nitro-2-thienoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Nitro-Thiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.