Description

5-(3-Methoxy-Phenyl)-Thiophene-2-Carbaldehyde is a high-purity aromatic aldehyde building block featuring a thiophene core. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in therapeutic areas targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the synthesis of conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a starting material for creating fluorescent tags or molecular probes for biochemical assays.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential reagent for methodological development and exploratory chemistry in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(3-Methoxy-Phenyl)-Thiophene-2-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	249504-37-8
Molecular Formula	C12H10O2S
Molecular Weight	218.27 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(3-Methoxyphenyl)thiophene-2-carboxaldehyde; 3-Methoxy-5-(2-thienyl)benzaldehyde; 2-Formyl-5-(3-methoxyphenyl)thiophene; 5-(m-Methoxyphenyl)-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde; 249504-37-8; Thiophene-2-carbaldehyde, 5-(3-methoxyphenyl)-; 5-(3-Methoxy-phenyl)-thiophene-2-carbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-(3-Methoxy-Phenyl)-Thiophene-2-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and industry best practices.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
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.