Description

Tetrahydro-3,3-Dimethoxythiophene is a specialized heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a saturated thiophene ring with dimethoxy substituents, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a versatile building block for creating new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with potentially improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Material Science: Used in the development of advanced polymers, ligands for catalysis, and organic electronic materials due to its electron-rich thiophene core.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a protected or functionalized intermediate in multi-step organic reactions, including cyclizations and cross-coupling methodologies.
• Academic & R&D: Employed in university and institutional laboratories for fundamental research in heterocyclic chemistry and methodology development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrahydro-3,3-Dimethoxythiophene
CAS No.	959027-52-2
Molecular Formula	C6H12O2S
Molecular Weight	148.22 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3-Dimethoxytetrahydrothiophene; Tetrahydro-3,3-dimethoxy-thiophene; 3,3-Dimethoxy-tetrahydro-thiophene; 3,3-Dimethoxythiolane; Thiolane, 3,3-dimethoxy-
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Quality Control

Our Tetrahydro-3,3-Dimethoxythiophene is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as identity, purity, and impurity profile. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our clients' regulatory and quality assurance requirements.

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 long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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