Description

4-(2-Thienyl)Butyric Acid is a versatile heterocyclic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a key organic intermediate in advanced synthesis. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which incorporates a thiophene ring, making it a crucial building block for pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors and advanced electronic materials due to its conjugated thiophene system.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional thienyl groups into polymer chains, altering physical and electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for constructing complex heterocyclic frameworks in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing specific sulfur-containing aroma compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2-Thienyl)Butyric Acid
CAS No.	4653-11-6
Molecular Formula	C8H10O2S
Molecular Weight	170.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Thiophen-2-yl)butanoic acid; 2-Thiophenebutyric acid; 4-(2-Thienyl)butanoic acid; γ-(2-Thienyl)butyric acid; 4-(Thien-2-yl)butyric acid; 4-(2-Thienyl)-butanoic acid; 4-(2-Thienyl)butyric acid; 2-Thiophene butyric acid
EINECS	225-083-5

Quality Control

Our 4-(2-Thienyl)Butyric Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR for identification, and residual solvent analysis, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	48 - 52 °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.