Description

Copper(I) Thiophene-2-Carboxylate is an organometallic compound where a copper(I) cation is coordinated to a thiophene carboxylate ligand. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile catalyst and precursor in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Catalyst in Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in C-C and C-heteroatom bond-forming reactions, such as Sonogashira or Ullmann-type couplings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing thiophene or heterocyclic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the development of conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Ligand for Complex Formation: Used to synthesize other copper complexes with tailored properties for catalysis or sensing applications.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in synthetic organic and organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Copper(I) Thiophene-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	68986-76-5
Molecular Formula	C5H3CuO2S
Molecular Weight	190.69 g/mol
Synonyms	Copper(I) 2-Thiophenecarboxylate; Cuprous Thiophene-2-Carboxylate; 2-Thiophenecarboxylic Acid Copper(I) Salt; Thiophene-2-carboxylic acid, copper(1+) salt; Copper, (2-thiophenecarboxylato-κO)-; (Thiophen-2-ylcarboxylato)copper(I)
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Quality Control

Our Copper(I) Thiophene-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure consistency and high purity suitable for research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) due to its properties of being easily oxidized and hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Cu content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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