Description

2-(2-Oxo-2-Thiophen-2-Yl-Ethylsulfanyl)-1-Thiophen-2-Yl-Ethanone is a specialized organic compound featuring a diketone structure bridged by a thioether linkage, with both carbonyl groups adjacent to thiophene rings. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable high-purity synthetic intermediate and a versatile building block for advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought by pharmaceutical R&D and agrochemical sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new active ingredients for crop protection products.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a building block for creating novel polymers or organic electronic materials due to its conjugated thiophene systems.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex molecular architectures via its reactive carbonyl and sulfide sites.
• Ligand Precursor: Can be utilized in the development of specialized ligands for catalysis or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Oxo-2-Thiophen-2-Yl-Ethylsulfanyl)-1-Thiophen-2-Yl-Ethanone
CAS No.	72612-59-0
Molecular Formula	C12H10O2S3
Molecular Weight	282.40 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Bis(2-thienylcarbonyl)ethyl Sulfide; 2,2'-(Ethylenedithio)bis(1-thiophen-2-ylethanone); Bis(2-thienylglyoxal) Monothioacetal; 2,2'-(Thioethylenebis(oxy))bis(1-thiophen-2-ylethanone); α,α'-Dithienyl Diketone Sulfide; Thiophene-2-glyoxal Thioacetal Derivative; Contact for EINECS details.

Quality Control

Our production of 2-(2-Oxo-2-Thiophen-2-Yl-Ethylsulfanyl)-1-Thiophen-2-Yl-Ethanone adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow 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.