Description

5-Acetylthiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile and high-purity organic building block, essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and an acetyl group on a thiophene ring, makes it a critical intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in heterocyclic chemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and other functional electronic materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of specialized ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic systems.
• Chemical Research: A valuable building block in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.
• Dye and Pigment Industry: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialized dyes and organic pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Acetylthiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	4066-41-5
Molecular Formula	C7H6O3S
Molecular Weight	170.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Acetyl-5-thiophenecarboxylic acid; 5-Acetyl-2-thiophenecarboxylic acid; 2-Thiophenecarboxylic acid, 5-acetyl-; 5-Acetylthiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-5-acetylthiophene; 5-Acetyl-2-thiophenecarboxylic acid; 5-Acetylthiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 5-Acetyl-2-thiophenecarboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Acetylthiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

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

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	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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