Description

4-Formylphenyl Thiophene-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity organic building block and advanced pharmaceutical intermediate. This compound is valued for its bifunctional molecular structure, which incorporates both a formylphenyl group and a thiophene carboxylate moiety, enabling its use in sophisticated synthetic pathways. It is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new-generation herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the thiophene heterocycle for bioactivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials due to its conjugated system and planar structure.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the creation of specialty polymers and coatings, where it can act as a cross-linking agent or a monomer modifier.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring novel organic reactions and constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic complexes, thanks to its carbonyl and potential chelating sites.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Formylphenyl Thiophene-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	331948-76-6
Molecular Formula	C13H8O3S
Molecular Weight	244.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Formylphenyl 2-Thiophenecarboxylate; 2-Thiophenecarboxylic Acid 4-Formylphenyl Ester; 4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde Thiophene-2-Carboxylate (tautomer); p-Formylphenyl Thiophene-2-Carboxylate; Thiophene-2-carboxylic acid 4-formylphenyl ester; 4-Carboxybenzaldehyde Thiophen-2-yl Ester (alternative naming); (4-Formylphenoxy)carbonyl Thiophene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Formylphenyl Thiophene-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and production. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific data are available upon request.

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). This material is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage or after opening to maintain stability and purity. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

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 (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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