Description

3-Butylthiophene is a high-purity organic sulfur compound, specifically a substituted thiophene, that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its unique structure, which combines the aromatic thiophene ring with a flexible butyl chain, making it an essential intermediate for creating complex molecules. This product is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for applications ranging from drug discovery to the development of novel polymers and electronic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging the thiophene moiety for enhanced biological activity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a monomer or building block for conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and materials for OLEDs and solar cells.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create specialized ligands for catalysis and material science applications.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specific sulfur-containing aroma compounds.
• Research & Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new chemical reactions and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Butylthiophene
CAS No.	34722-01-5
Molecular Formula	C8H12S
Molecular Weight	140.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3-n-Butylthiophene; Butylthiophene; Thiophene, 3-butyl-; 3-BT; 1-(3-Thienyl)butane; 3-Thienylbutane
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Quality Control

Our 3-Butylthiophene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates under GMP or ISO-guided environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and minimize exposure to air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (at 20°C)	0.950 - 0.970 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.510 - 1.520

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