Description

5-Phenyl-3-Thiophenecarboxaldehyde is a versatile aromatic heterocyclic aldehyde building block. This compound is valued for its unique molecular structure, which combines a phenyl-substituted thiophene core with a reactive formyl group, making it a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the thiophene moiety for bioactivity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a building block for conjugated polymers and small molecules used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), organic photovoltaics (OPVs), and field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate for the synthesis of specialized dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling reactions and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Phenyl-3-Thiophenecarboxaldehyde
CAS No.	38115-12-7
Molecular Formula	C11H8OS
Molecular Weight	188.25 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Formyl-5-phenylthiophene; 5-Phenylthiophene-3-carboxaldehyde; 5-Phenyl-3-thiophenecarbaldehyde; 3-Thiophenecarboxaldehyde, 5-phenyl-; 5-Phenyl-3-thienylcarboxaldehyde; 5-Phenylthiophene-3-carbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Phenyl-3-Thiophenecarboxaldehyde is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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). This material is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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%

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