Description

3-Oxo-2-(Thiophene-2-Carbonyl)-Butyric Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity, specialized organic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in its unique molecular architecture, which combines a thiophene ring with a β-keto ester functionality, making it a versatile precursor for heterocyclic chemistry. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for constructing complex heterocyclic scaffolds found in potential drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new active ingredients for crop protection products.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or precursor for specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block in multi-step organic synthesis, particularly for reactions involving the β-keto ester group.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in research laboratories for methodological studies and the discovery of new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Oxo-2-(Thiophene-2-Carbonyl)-Butyric Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	676348-57-5
Molecular Formula	C10H10O4S
Molecular Weight	226.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-oxo-2-(thiophene-2-carbonyl)butanoate; 2-(2-Thienylcarbonyl)-3-oxobutanoic Acid Methyl Ester; 3-Oxo-2-(2-thienylcarbonyl)butyric Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 2-(2-thiophenecarbonyl)acetoacetate; Acetoacetic acid, 2-(2-thienylcarbonyl)-, methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Oxo-2-(Thiophene-2-Carbonyl)-Butyric Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and process development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.