Description

2-(Thiophen-2-Ylthio)Propanoic Acid (Wxc09523) is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a thiophene ring linked to a propanoic acid moiety via a thioether bridge. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where specific sulfur-containing motifs are required. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for building complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides that incorporate heterocyclic sulfur compounds for enhanced activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for developing functional polymers, ligands for catalysis, or organic electronic materials due to its thiophene unit.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a versatile synthon in organic chemistry for constructing complex sulfur-containing molecules in academic and industrial labs.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Potential use in creating specialized ligands for metal complexes used in catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Thiophen-2-Ylthio)Propanoic Acid (Wxc09523)
CAS No.	89639-76-9
Molecular Formula	C7H8O2S2
Molecular Weight	188.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(Thiophen-2-yl)thio]propanoic acid; 2-(2-Thienylthio)propionic Acid; α-(2-Thienylthio)propionic Acid; 2-(Thiophen-2-ylsulfanyl)propanoic acid; WXC09523; 89639-76-9; Propanoic acid, 2-[(2-thienyl)thio]-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(Thiophen-2-Ylthio)Propanoic Acid is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for your critical applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.