Description

5-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-Yl)-2-Thienyl 3-Oxobutyl Ketone is a specialized organic building block featuring a thiophene core protected by a dioxolane group and an acetylacetone-like side chain. This compound matters as a versatile intermediate for synthesizing complex heterocyclic molecules, offering chemists a handle for further functionalization and ring formation. It is primarily needed by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with thiophene-based heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive ketone and protected aldehyde functionalities.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile precursor for constructing complex molecules via reactions at the ketone or through deprotection of the dioxolane group.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or intermediate for creating specialized polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research: Valuable reagent for methodological studies in synthetic organic chemistry, including cross-coupling and cyclization reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-Yl)-2-Thienyl 3-Oxobutyl Ketone
CAS No.	898772-64-0
Molecular Formula	C13H16O4S
Molecular Weight	268.33 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-yl)thiophen-2-yl 3-oxobutyl ketone; 1-[5-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-yl)thiophen-2-yl]-1,4-pentanedione; 4-(5-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-yl)thiophen-2-yl)-2,4-dioxobutane; 2-Thienyl 3-oxobutyl ketone, 5-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)-; Acetylacetone derivative of 2-formylthiophene ethylene acetal
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Quality Control

Our 5-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-Yl)-2-Thienyl 3-Oxobutyl Ketone undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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