Description

(2-Methylphenyl)(Thien-2-Yl)Methanone is a specialized organic compound featuring a benzophenone core substituted with methyl and thienyl groups, making it a valuable heterocyclic building block. This structural motif is crucial for synthesizing advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with tailored electronic and biological properties. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing anti-inflammatory activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the manufacture of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the thiophene ring contributes to biological activity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a building block for π-conjugated systems in the development of organic semiconductors, OLEDs, and photovoltaic materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile starting material for academic and industrial research into novel heterocyclic compounds and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Methylphenyl)(Thien-2-Yl)Methanone
CAS No.	6933-35-3
Molecular Formula	C12H10OS
Molecular Weight	202.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-2'-thenylbenzophenone; 2-(2-Methylbenzoyl)thiophene; o-Tolyl 2-thienyl ketone; 2-Methylphenyl 2-thienyl ketone; 2-Thienyl o-tolyl ketone; (2-Methylphenyl)(2-thienyl)methanone; 2'-Methyl-2-thenoylbenzene; (o-Tolyl)(2-thienyl)methanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2-Methylphenyl)(Thien-2-Yl)Methanone is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications.

Storage

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

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.