Description

2(5H)-Thiophenone, 3-Ethyl-4-Hydroxy-5-Methyl- (9Ci) is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound featuring a thiophenone core structure with specific alkyl and hydroxyl substituents. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel molecules with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting specific biological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functional additive in the research of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis Building Block: Provides a functionalized thiophenone scaffold for constructing more complex heterocyclic systems and fine chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in methodological studies and discovery chemistry for exploring new reactions and synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2(5H)-Thiophenone, 3-Ethyl-4-Hydroxy-5-Methyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	677722-90-6
Molecular Formula	C7H10O2S
Molecular Weight	158.22 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-2(5H)-thiophenone; 3-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methylthiophen-2(5H)-one; 5-Methyl-3-ethyl-4-hydroxy-2(5H)-thiophenone; 4-Hydroxy-3-ethyl-5-methyl-2(5H)-thiophenone; 2(5H)-Thiophenone, 3-ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-; 3-Ethyl-5-methyl-4-hydroxythiophen-2(5H)-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2(5H)-Thiophenone, 3-Ethyl-4-Hydroxy-5-Methyl- (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and structural confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

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.