Description

Methyl(4-tert-Butoxy-3-Thienyl) Ketone is a specialized organic compound featuring a thiophene ring substituted with a tert-butoxy group and a methyl ketone moiety. This unique structure makes it a valuable high-purity building block for advanced chemical synthesis, particularly in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical discovery, and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthetic precursor in the research and development of new therapeutic agents, particularly those targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced crop protection chemicals and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of conductive polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in complex multi-step syntheses to introduce specific functional groups into target molecules.
• Chemical Research & Development: A critical reagent for academic and industrial labs exploring new reaction methodologies and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl(4-tert-Butoxy-3-Thienyl) Ketone
CAS No.	5556-15-0
Molecular Formula	C10H14O2S
Molecular Weight	198.28 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(4-tert-Butoxy-3-thienyl)ethanone; 1-(4-tert-Butoxy-3-thienyl)ethan-1-one; 4-tert-Butoxy-3-acetylthiophene; 3-Acetyl-4-tert-butoxythiophene; 4-(tert-Butoxy)-3-thiophenecarbaldehyde, methyl ketone derivative; Methyl 4-tert-butoxy-3-thienyl ketone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl(4-tert-Butoxy-3-Thienyl) Ketone is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for demanding research and synthesis applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the stringent requirements of GMP and ISO standards for fine chemical production.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

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%

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