Description

2-Thiophenecarboxaldehyde, 4-(Methylthio)- (9Ci) is a specialized organic sulfur compound featuring a thiophene core substituted with both an aldehyde and a methylthio group. This unique structure makes it a valuable high-purity building block for advanced chemical synthesis, particularly in the development of novel heterocyclic systems. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical research and agrochemical development teams as a key intermediate for creating active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system and anti-infective applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and specialty polymers.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Flavor and Fragrance Chemistry: Investigated as a potential intermediate for synthesizing complex sulfur-containing aroma compounds.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Used as a reference standard and building block in organic chemistry research for method development and novel reaction studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Thiophenecarboxaldehyde, 4-(Methylthio)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	222554-16-7
Molecular Formula	C7H6OS2
Molecular Weight	170.25 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Methylthio)thiophene-2-carboxaldehyde; 4-(Methylsulfanyl)thiophene-2-carbaldehyde; 4-Methylsulfanyl-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde; 2-Formyl-4-(methylthio)thiophene; 4-Methylmercapto-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde; 4-(Methylthio)-2-thiophenecarbaldehyde; 4-Methylthio-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-Thiophenecarboxaldehyde, 4-(Methylthio)- adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical R&D and scale-up processes. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support custom synthesis and can tailor specifications, including purity grades (e.g., >97%, >98%, >99%), to meet specific project requirements upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 8°C for long-term stability. The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen for optimal preservation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.