Description

1-(2'-Thienyl)Ethylmercaptan is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a thiophene ring and a thiol functional group. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the development of pharmaceuticals and functional materials. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing thiophene or requiring thioether linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the thienyl moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of monomers for conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and other advanced materials leveraging the electronic properties of thiophene.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Utilized in the development of complex sulfur-containing aroma compounds at a research scale.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical reagent for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) working on client-specific molecular targets.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-(2'-Thienyl)Ethylmercaptan
CAS No.	94089-02-8
Molecular Formula	C6H8S2
Molecular Weight	144.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(1-Mercaptoethyl)thiophene; 1-(Thiophen-2-yl)ethanethiol; α-Mercaptoethylthiophene; 2-(1-Thioethyl)thiophene; Thienyl ethyl mercaptan; 1-(2-Thienyl)ethanethiol; 2-(1-Mercaptoethyl)thiophene; 94089-02-8
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-(2'-Thienyl)Ethylmercaptan is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure high purity and consistency through advanced analytical techniques including GC and HPLC. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your R&D and quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize volatility and oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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