Description

Potassium 2-Thienylacetate is an organosulfur potassium salt derived from 2-thienylacetic acid. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the preparation of complex molecules in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), specialty chemicals, and novel materials who require a reliable, high-purity synthetic intermediate.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing thiophene rings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the thienyl moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and other functional materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the manufacture of specialty and performance chemicals requiring precise molecular structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium 2-Thienylacetate
CAS No.	55864-55-6
Molecular Formula	C6H5KO2S
Molecular Weight	180.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium 2-thiopheneacetate; 2-Thienylacetic acid potassium salt; Potassium (thiophen-2-yl)acetate; (2-Thienyl)acetic acid potassium salt; Thiophene-2-acetic acid potassium salt; 2-Thiopheneacetic acid potassium salt; Potassium α-thien-2-ylacetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Potassium 2-Thienylacetate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	Contact for details

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