Description

2-Thiophenecarbonitrile, 2-Chloro-2,3-Dihydro-3-Oxo- is a high-value, heterocyclic organic building block featuring both a nitrile and a reactive chloro-oxo moiety. This compound matters as a critical synthetic intermediate for constructing complex molecules in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and crop protection industries for developing new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive functional groups.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for specialized polymers, ligands, or functional materials that incorporate thiophene and nitrile groups.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed in academic and industrial labs for constructing complex heterocycles and as a substrate in catalytic reaction development.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Thiophenecarbonitrile, 2-Chloro-2,3-Dihydro-3-Oxo-
CAS No.	916985-23-4
Molecular Formula	C5H2ClNOS
Molecular Weight	159.59 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-3-oxo-2,3-dihydrothiophene-2-carbonitrile; 2-Chloro-3-oxo-2,5-dihydrothiophene-2-carbonitrile; 2-Chloro-3-oxo-2,3-dihydrothiophene-2-carbonitrile; 916985-23-4; 2-Thiophenecarbonitrile, 2-chloro-2,3-dihydro-3-oxo-; 2-Chloro-3-oxodihydrothiophene-2-carbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Thiophenecarbonitrile, 2-Chloro-2,3-Dihydro-3-Oxo- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

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
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.