Description

Methyl 2-Formyl-4-Thiophenecarboxylate is a high-purity heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile and critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), specialty agrochemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in therapeutic areas requiring thiophene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive aldehyde and ester functionalities.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a precursor for electron-transport or emissive layer materials in electronic displays and lighting.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: A building block for polymers and advanced organic materials with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A standard reagent for methodological studies and exploring new synthetic pathways in heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Formyl-4-Thiophenecarboxylate
CAS No.	67808-66-6
Molecular Formula	C7H6O3S
Molecular Weight	170.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-Formyl-2-Thiophenecarboxylate; 2-Formyl-4-(Methoxycarbonyl)Thiophene; 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)Thiophene-2-Carboxaldehyde; Methyl 2-Thiophenecarboxylate-4-Carboxaldehyde; Thiophene-2,4-Dicarboxylic Acid, 2-Aldehyde, 4-Methyl Ester; 67808-66-6; 4-Carbomethoxythiophene-2-carboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Formyl-4-Thiophenecarboxylate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance 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). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.