Description

5-Acetyl-2-Thiophenecarbaldehyde is a versatile and high-purity organic building block featuring both acetyl and formyl functional groups on a thiophene core. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of heterocyclic compounds and functional materials. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for creating novel active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the thiophene moiety for enhanced biological activity.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or building block for conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of complex ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and homogeneous catalysis.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing specialized dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers.
• Academic and R&D: A critical reagent in university and corporate research laboratories for methodological studies and exploring new chemical spaces in heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Acetyl-2-Thiophenecarbaldehyde
CAS No.	4565-29-1
Molecular Formula	C7H6O2S
Molecular Weight	154.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formyl-5-acetylthiophene; 5-Acetylthiophene-2-carboxaldehyde; 1-(2-Thienyl)-1,2-ethanedione (tautomer); 5-Acetyl-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde; 2-Acetyl-5-formylthiophene; Thiophene-2-carboxaldehyde, 5-acetyl-; 5-Acetylthiophene-2-aldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 5-Acetyl-2-Thiophenecarbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	98 - 102 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.