Description

2-(Thiophen-3-Yl)Ethyl 4-Methylbenzenesulfonate is a specialized organic sulfonate ester compound, serving as a valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value proposition lies in its unique molecular structure, which combines a thiophene moiety with a tosylate leaving group, enabling precise functionalization in complex molecule construction. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries who require high-purity building blocks for developing active ingredients and novel polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new-generation pesticides and herbicides with specific activity profiles.
• Organic Electronics Precursor: Serves as a monomer or intermediate in the production of conductive polymers and organic semiconductors for electronic devices.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed coupling reactions in fine chemical production.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of advanced polymeric materials with tailored thermal and electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing molecular probes used in biochemical and cellular research.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Thiophen-3-Yl)Ethyl 4-Methylbenzenesulfonate
CAS No.	40412-09-7
Molecular Formula	C13H14O3S2
Molecular Weight	282.38 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3-Thienyl)ethyl p-toluenesulfonate; 3-Thiopheneethanol, 4-methylbenzenesulfonate; 2-(Thiophen-3-yl)ethyl tosylate; Tosyloxyethylthiophene; 40412-09-7; 2-(3-Thienyl)ethyl tosylate; p-Toluenesulfonic acid 2-(3-thienyl)ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-(Thiophen-3-Yl)Ethyl 4-Methylbenzenesulfonate adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assay and NMR for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

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.