Description

Methyl 2-(5-Chlorothiophen-2-Yl)Acetate is a high-purity organic building block and pharmaceutical intermediate of significant commercial importance. Its core value lies in its functionalized thiophene and ester groups, which make it a versatile synthon for constructing complex molecules in medicinal chemistry and material science. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of drug candidates targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or precursor for conductive polymers and organic electronic materials due to the thiophene moiety.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, ester transformations, and heterocyclic chemistry for constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Chemical Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-(5-Chlorothiophen-2-Yl)Acetate
CAS No.	71637-28-0
Molecular Formula	C7H7ClO2S
Molecular Weight	190.65 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (5-Chloro-2-thienyl)acetate; (5-Chloro-2-thienyl)acetic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5-chlorothiophene-2-acetate; 2-(5-Chlorothiophen-2-yl)acetic acid methyl ester; 5-Chloro-2-thiopheneacetic acid methyl ester; Methyl (5-chloro-2-thiophene)acetate; 71637-28-0
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-(5-Chlorothiophen-2-Yl)Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided and 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 place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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