Description

Methyl 3-Cyanothiophene-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a nitrile and an ester group on a thiophene scaffold, enabling its use as a versatile precursor for complex molecular architectures. This compound is critically needed by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in therapeutic areas requiring thiophene-based heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial building block in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Material Science Precursor: Used in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and other functional materials for electronic applications.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of specialized ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and pigments with specific optical properties.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Research: An essential reagent for custom synthesis houses and CROs (Contract Research Organizations) working on client-specific molecular targets.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Cyanothiophene-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	67808-31-5
Molecular Formula	C7H5NO2S
Molecular Weight	167.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-cyanothiophene-2-carboxylate; 3-Cyanothiophene-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 2-Thiophenecarboxylic acid, 3-cyano-, methyl ester; Methyl 3-cyano-2-thiophenecarboxylate; 3-Cyano-2-methoxycarbonylthiophene; 2-Methoxycarbonyl-3-cyanothiophene; 3-Cyano-2-thiophenecarboxylic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Cyanothiophene-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to verify identity and purity against stringent internal specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

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.