Description

5-(3-Methoxyphenyl)Thiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity organic building block of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and material science research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides, leveraging the thiophene moiety for bioactivity.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a monomer or functional unit in the synthesis of conjugated polymers and organic semiconductors for electronic applications.
• Ligand Synthesis: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Employed as a scaffold for creating fluorescent tags or molecular probes to study biological processes.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A key starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes under cGMP or ISO standards.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(3-Methoxyphenyl)Thiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	229467-25-8
Molecular Formula	C12H10O3S
Molecular Weight	234.27 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(3-Methoxyphenyl)-2-thiophenecarboxylic acid; 2-Thiophenecarboxylic acid, 5-(3-methoxyphenyl)-; 3-Methoxy-5-(thiophen-2-yl)benzoic acid (regioisomer check); 5-(m-Methoxyphenyl)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid; Thiophene-2-carboxylic acid, 5-(3-methoxyphenyl)- derivative; [229467-25-8]; 5-(3-Methoxyphenyl)thiophene-2-carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-(3-Methoxyphenyl)Thiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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