Description

3-(2-Thienyl)-2,5-Furandione is a high-purity heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile precursor in the development of novel materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing anti-inflammatory properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its unique fused thiophene-furan structure.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor for developing conjugated polymers and organic semiconductors for electronic applications.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable compound for methodological studies in heterocyclic and synthetic organic chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Production: Incorporated into the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2-Thienyl)-2,5-Furandione
CAS No.	339016-64-7
Molecular Formula	C8H4O3S
Molecular Weight	180.18 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Thiophen-2-yl)furan-2,5-dione; 2,5-Furandione, 3-(2-thienyl)-; 3-(2-Thienyl)-2,5-furandione; 2-(Thiophene-2-carbonyl)acrylic acid (tautomer); Thiophene-2,5-furandione derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(2-Thienyl)-2,5-Furandione is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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