Description

Methyl 3-(5-Formyl-2-Furyl)Thiophene-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the development of novel pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with fused heterocyclic systems.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific thiophene-furan motifs.
• Material Science & Organic Electronics: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials due to its electron-rich structure.
• Ligand & Catalyst Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of novel ligands for transition metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for developing fluorescent probes and molecular tags for bio-imaging and diagnostic applications.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploration of new chemical spaces in academic and CRO (Contract Research Organization) laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-(5-Formyl-2-Furyl)Thiophene-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	255828-29-6
Molecular Formula	C11H8O4S
Molecular Weight	236.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-(5-formylfuran-2-yl)thiophene-2-carboxylate; 3-(5-Formyl-2-furyl)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 2-Thiophenecarboxylic acid, 3-(5-formyl-2-furanyl)-, methyl ester; Methyl 3-(5-formyl-2-furyl)-2-thiophenecarboxylate; 255828-29-6; Methyl 3-(5-formylfuran-2-yl)thiophene-2-carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-(5-Formyl-2-Furyl)Thiophene-2-Carboxylate undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards for research and development. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, NMR, and MS confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request for every batch, ensuring traceability and consistency for your critical synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to handle and store the material under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. 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
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.