Description

8-Oxo-8-(2-Thienyl)Octanoic Acid is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a thiophene ring linked to an aliphatic keto-acid chain. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of novel herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators that incorporate the thiophene moiety for enhanced biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for functionalized polymers or organic electronic materials where the thiophene unit contributes to charge transport properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes or labeled compounds for biochemical and diagnostic research.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Oxo-8-(2-Thienyl)Octanoic Acid
CAS No.	362669-55-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₆O₃S
Molecular Weight	240.32 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Oxo-8-(thiophen-2-yl)octanoic acid; 8-(2-Thienyl)-8-oxooctanoic acid; 2-Thiopheneoctanoic acid, 8-oxo-; Octanoic acid, 8-oxo-8-(2-thienyl)-; 8-(Thiophen-2-yl)-8-oxooctanoic acid; 8-Oxo-8-(2-thienyl)octanoic acid; 8-(2-Thienylcarbonyl)octanoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 8-Oxo-8-(2-Thienyl)Octanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

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). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

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	< 10 ppm

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