Description

Methyl 5-(2-Thienyl)-2-thiophenecarboxylate is a high-purity organic compound featuring a distinctive bithiophene core, making it a valuable heterocyclic building block. This compound is essential for advanced research and development in materials science and pharmaceutical chemistry, where precise molecular architecture is critical. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and organic electronics industries for synthesizing novel functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new generation pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a monomer or dopant in the research of conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) materials due to its thiophene units.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental building block for exploring new chemical reactions and synthesizing complex heterocyclic compounds in research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 5-(2-Thienyl)-2-thiophenecarboxylate
CAS No.	3515-21-7
Molecular Formula	C10H8O2S2
Molecular Weight	224.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 5-(thiophen-2-yl)thiophene-2-carboxylate; 2-Thiophenecarboxylic acid, 5-(2-thienyl)-, methyl ester; 5-(2-Thienyl)-2-thiophenecarboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5-(2-thienyl)thiophene-2-carboxylate; 2-(Methoxycarbonyl)-5,2'-bithiophene; 5,2'-Bithiophene-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 5-(2-Thienyl)-2-thiophenecarboxylate adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot is fully characterized and analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to protect from moisture.

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%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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