Description

5-Isopropylthiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty agrochemicals. It is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a core scaffold for developing new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy and selectivity.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and advanced ligands for catalytic systems.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for medicinal chemistry, enabling structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the custom synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Isopropylthiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	29481-42-3
Molecular Formula	C8H10O2S
Molecular Weight	170.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Thiophenecarboxylic acid, 5-(1-methylethyl)-; 5-(1-Methylethyl)-2-thiophenecarboxylic acid; 5-Isopropyl-2-thiophenecarboxylic acid; 5-Isopropylthiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-5-isopropylthiophene; 5-Isopropyl-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid; Isopropylthiophenecarboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Isopropylthiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistent quality suitable for research and commercial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

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 strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.