Description

(E)-Ethyl 3-(Thiophen-2-Yl)Acrylate is a high-purity, versatile acrylate ester derivative featuring a thiophene heterocycle, making it a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its conjugated structure is crucial for applications requiring specific electronic or photophysical properties. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with thiophene-based scaffolds for therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the thiophene moiety can enhance biological activity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a precursor for conjugated polymers and small molecules used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), organic photovoltaics (OPVs), and field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• Functional Monomer: Employed in polymer chemistry to incorporate thiophene and acrylate functionalities into specialty polymers, influencing solubility, adhesion, and optical properties.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for Diels-Alder reactions, Michael additions, and other cyclization processes to create novel heterocyclic compounds.
• Liquid Crystal and Dye Intermediates: Functions as a building block for synthesizing advanced dyes, pigments, and liquid crystal materials due to its planar, conjugated system.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-Ethyl 3-(Thiophen-2-Yl)Acrylate
CAS No.	70326-81-7
Molecular Formula	C9H10O2S
Molecular Weight	182.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (E)-3-(2-Thienyl)acrylate; Ethyl 3-(2-Thienyl)-2-propenoate; trans-Ethyl 3-(2-Thienyl)acrylate; 2-Thiopheneacrylic acid, ethyl ester, (E)-; Ethyl trans-3-(2-Thienyl)propenoate; 3-(2-Thienyl)acrylic Acid Ethyl Ester; (E)-Ethyl 3-(2-Thienyl)propenoate
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Quality Control

Every batch of (E)-Ethyl 3-(Thiophen-2-Yl)Acrylate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for each lot upon request.

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). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Isomeric Purity (E/Z Ratio)	≥ 98:2 (E/Z)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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