Description

5-Acetyl-2-Thiopheneacetic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic building block featuring both acetyl and acetic acid functional groups on a thiophene core. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries for constructing novel active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with thiophene-based scaffolds for therapeutic applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the thiophene ring's bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of conductive polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed to create specialized ligands for metal catalysis or as a building block for organocatalysts.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable starting material for medicinal chemistry programs and the exploration of new chemical entities in academic and industrial labs.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Can be utilized in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments where the thiophene moiety alters color and stability properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Acetyl-2-Thiopheneacetic Acid
CAS No.	66738-55-4
Molecular Formula	C8H8O3S
Molecular Weight	184.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(5-Acetylthiophen-2-yl)acetic Acid; 5-Acetyl-2-thienylacetic Acid; (5-Acetyl-2-thienyl)acetic Acid; 2-Thiopheneacetic Acid, 5-acetyl-; 5-Acetylthiophene-2-acetic Acid; α-Carboxy-5-acetyl-2-thiopheneethane; 5-Acetyl-2-thiophene ethanoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Acetyl-2-Thiopheneacetic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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 strong acids and organic solvents. The container must be kept tightly closed in a dry environment to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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