Description

Methyl(3-tert-Butoxy-2-Thienyl) Ketone CAS NO 5556-10-5 is a specialized organic compound featuring a thiophene ring substituted with a tert-butoxy group and a methyl ketone functionality. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block and key intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science research and development teams for constructing complex molecules and novel heterocyclic systems.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing thiophene-based heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the thienyl moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures via reactions at the ketone group.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The oxygen and sulfur atoms make it a candidate for developing chelating ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl(3-tert-Butoxy-2-Thienyl) Ketone
CAS No.	5556-10-5
Molecular Formula	C10H14O2S
Molecular Weight	198.28 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(3-tert-Butoxy-2-thienyl)ethanone; 3-tert-Butoxy-2-acetylthiophene; 2-Acetyl-3-tert-butoxythiophene; 1-(3-tert-Butoxy-thiophen-2-yl)-ethanone; Methyl 3-tert-butoxythiophen-2-yl ketone; 3-(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)-2-acetylthiophene; Ethanone, 1-[3-(1,1-dimethylethoxy)-2-thienyl]-
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl(3-tert-Butoxy-2-Thienyl) Ketone adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot is characterized and tested using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.