Description

Ketone, 5-Mercapto-2-Thienyl Methyl (6Ci) is a specialized sulfur-containing heterocyclic compound that serves as a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a ketone and a thiol group on a thiophene ring, makes it a versatile precursor for synthesizing complex molecules with tailored electronic and binding properties. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent for creating conductive polymers or organic electronic materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The thiol and ketone functionalities make it useful for constructing chelating ligands in catalytic systems.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design of molecular probes for studying enzyme mechanisms or protein interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ketone, 5-Mercapto-2-Thienyl Methyl (6Ci)
CAS No.	98198-31-3
Molecular Formula	C6H6OS2
Molecular Weight	158.24 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Mercapto-2-thenoyl methyl ketone; 1-(5-Mercapto-2-thienyl)ethanone; 5-Acetyl-2-thiophenethiol; 5-Mercapto-2-acetylthiophene; Methyl 5-mercapto-2-thienyl ketone; 2-Acetyl-5-mercaptothiophene; Ethanone, 1-(5-mercapto-2-thienyl)-; (5-Mercaptothiophen-2-yl)methyl ketone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ketone, 5-Mercapto-2-Thienyl Methyl (6Ci) is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and scale-up. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) to minimize oxidation and degradation. This material is easily oxidized; ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to exclude air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.