Description

3-(5-Formyl-Thiophen-2-Yl)-Benzonitrile is a high-purity, multi-functional organic building block featuring both a formyl and a nitrile functional group on a thiophene-benzene core structure. This compound is valued for its versatility as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for targets requiring thiophene-based heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, where its bifunctional nature allows for diverse chemical modifications.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a building block for conjugated polymers and small molecules used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs).
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research in synthetic methodology and heterocyclic chemistry.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments due to its conjugated system.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(5-Formyl-Thiophen-2-Yl)-Benzonitrile
CAS No.	886508-88-9
Molecular Formula	C12H7NOS
Molecular Weight	213.26 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(3-Cyanophenyl)thiophene-2-carbaldehyde; 2-Thiophenecarboxaldehyde, 5-(3-cyanophenyl)-; 3-(5-Formyl-2-thienyl)benzonitrile; 5-(3-Cyanophenyl)-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde; 3-(Thiophen-2-yl)benzonitrile-5-carbaldehyde; [886508-88-9]; 3-(5-Formylthiophen-2-yl)benzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(5-Formyl-Thiophen-2-Yl)-Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or after opening to maintain stability and purity. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.