Description

2-(Chloromethyl)Thiophene is a versatile heterocyclic building block and key synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive chloromethyl group and an electron-rich thiophene ring, makes it invaluable for constructing complex molecules and advanced materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those with thiophene-based scaffolds for therapeutic applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where the thiophene moiety can enhance biological activity.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent for creating conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and specialty resins.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed to synthesize novel ligands for metal catalysis and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a key building block for synthesizing dyes, pigments, and other complex organic compounds.
• Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new chemical reactions and molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Chloromethyl)Thiophene
CAS No.	765-50-4
Molecular Formula	C5H5ClS
Molecular Weight	132.61 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Thienylmethyl Chloride; α-Chloro-2-thiophenemethane; (Chloromethyl)thiophene; 2-Thiophenemethyl Chloride; 2-(Chloromethyl)-thiophene; Thiophene-2-methyl chloride; 2-Thienyl chloromethane
EINECS	212-155-8

Quality Control

Our 2-(Chloromethyl)Thiophene is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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