Description

2-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)Thiophene is a high-purity organic building block and key intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile precursor in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create novel molecular entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with thiophene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its benzoyl-thiophene structure.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor for organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and liquid crystals.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Investigated as a building block for electron-transport or emissive layer materials in display technologies.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments due to its conjugated system.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development, catalysis studies, and exploring new chemical reactions in heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)Thiophene
CAS No.	4160-63-8
Molecular Formula	C12H10O2S
Molecular Weight	218.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)thiophene; 4-Methoxyphenyl 2-thienyl ketone; 2-(p-Methoxybenzoyl)thiophene; 2-(4-Methoxyphenylcarbonyl)thiophene; 2-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)-thiophene; 2-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)thiophene; 2-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)thiophene; (4-Methoxyphenyl)(thiophen-2-yl)methanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)Thiophene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly.

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	≤ 20 ppm

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