Description

Ethyl 2-Thiopheneacetate is a versatile organic ester compound featuring a thiophene ring, a key heterocyclic scaffold in fine chemical synthesis. This high-purity intermediate is valued for its role as a crucial building block in the development of complex molecules, offering reliable reactivity and consistent quality for demanding applications. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing advanced chemical architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing thiophene-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the thiophene moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and other advanced electronic materials.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing certain sulfur-containing aroma compounds.
• General Organic Synthesis: A versatile building block for academic and industrial research in heterocyclic and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Thiopheneacetate
CAS No.	57382-97-5
Molecular Formula	C8H10O2S
Molecular Weight	170.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Thiopheneacetic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl (2-thienyl)acetate; Ethyl 2-thienylacetate; (2-Thienyl)acetic acid ethyl ester; 2-Thiopheneacetic acid, ethyl ester; Ethyl α-thiopheneacetate; Thiophene-2-acetic acid ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Thiopheneacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and production. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and related substances is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.5200 - 1.5260
Density (g/mL at 20°C)	1.140 - 1.180

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