Description

2-Phenylthiophene is a high-purity heterocyclic aromatic compound, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a thiophene ring linked to a phenyl group, makes it an essential precursor for materials with tailored electronic and optical properties. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating advanced pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Core component in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, hole-transport materials, and electro-luminescent compounds for OLED displays and photovoltaics.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to prepare specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis in fine chemical and asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer and Material Science: Monomer for constructing conjugated polymers and specialty plastics with enhanced thermal stability and electrical conductivity.
• Research & Development: Fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical reactions and material properties.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Intermediate for synthesizing complex aroma chemicals and specialty flavors.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Phenylthiophene
CAS No.	825-55-8
Molecular Formula	C10H8S
Molecular Weight	160.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Phenylthiophene; Thiophene, 2-phenyl-; 2-Phenylthiofuran; Phenylthiophene; 2-Phenyl-thiophene; NSC 404089; 2-PT; α-Thienylbenzene
EINECS	212-549-4

Quality Control

Every batch of our 2-Phenylthiophene is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for high-purity intermediates. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles as determined by GC, HPLC, and NMR. Our quality commitment supports your regulatory and process validation requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow crystalline solid or liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	30 - 34 °C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.