Description

2-(2-Isothiocyanatoethyl)Thiophene is a specialized organic compound featuring a reactive isothiocyanate group attached to a thiophene heterocycle via an ethyl linker. This unique structure makes it a valuable high-purity building block for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced research and development. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the isothiocyanate moiety.
• Ligand and Chelator Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal ion sequestration.
• Polymer and Material Science: Incorporated into polymers to impart specific chemical functionalities or to create advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design of activity-based probes for studying enzyme function and protein labeling due to its electrophilic isothiocyanate group.
• Cross-linking Agent: Employed in bioconjugation and material surface modification techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Isothiocyanatoethyl)Thiophene
CAS No.	40808-63-7
Molecular Formula	C7H7NS2
Molecular Weight	169.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Isothiocyanatoethyl)thiophene; 2-Thiopheneethyl isothiocyanate; 2-(2-Isothiocyanatoethyl)-thiophene; 1-(2-Thienyl)-2-isothiocyanatoethane; Thiophene-2-ethyl isothiocyanate; 2-(Isothiocyanatoethyl)thiophene; 40808-63-7; 2-Thienylethyl isothiocyanate
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Quality Control

Our 2-(2-Isothiocyanatoethyl)Thiophene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation from moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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