Description

3-Formylphenyl Thiophene-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity organic building block featuring both a formyl and a carboxylate ester functional group on aromatic systems. This compound matters as a versatile and critical intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced research and development. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications in drug discovery, ligand synthesis, and the creation of novel functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific receptor sites.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its reactive bifunctional structure.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed as a building block for creating molecular probes, enzyme inhibitors, and bioconjugation reagents.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploratory organic synthesis in university and corporate laboratories.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Formylphenyl Thiophene-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	361367-12-6
Molecular Formula	C13H8O3S
Molecular Weight	244.26 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Formylphenyl 2-Thiophenecarboxylate; (3-Formylphenyl) Thiophene-2-Carboxylate; 2-Thiophenecarboxylic Acid 3-Formylphenyl Ester; 3-Carboxybenzaldehyde Thiophene-2-Carboxylate (ambiguous); m-Formylphenyl Thiophene-2-Carboxylate; Thiophene-2-carboxylic acid 3-formylphenyl ester; 361367-12-6; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-carboxaldehyde, 4'-fluoro- (related structure)
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Quality Control

Our 3-Formylphenyl Thiophene-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.