3-Acetylthiophene, CAS No. 1468-83-3

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1468-83-3

Catalog No. EBD5510

CAS 1468-83-3

Name 3-Acetylthiophene

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 1-(3-thienyl)ethanone 1-(3-thienyl)-1-ethanone 1-thiophen-3-yl-ethanone 3-acetylthiophen ethanone,1-(3-thienyl)- ketone,methyl3-thienyl Methyl3-thienylketone 3-Acetylthiophene 3-Acetothienone Acetylthiophene 1-(thiophen-3-yl)ethanone

Molecular Formula: C6H6OS

Molecular Weight: 126.18

MDL Number: MFCD00005468

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > Thiophene, Pyrene, and Fluorene Derivatives Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Aldehydes and Ketones

Product Description:

3-Acetylthiophene is an organic compound featuring a thiophene ring substituted with an acetyl group at the 3-position. It is a pale yellow to brown liquid with a characteristic odor and is a key building block in heterocyclic chemistry. Its primary industrial significance lies in the field of materials science, particularly as a precursor for organic semiconductors and conductive polymers. The thiophene-acetyl moiety serves as a versatile starting point for synthesizing more complex conjugated systems, such as thiophene-based oligomers and polymers used in organic field-effect transistors (OFETs), organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and organic photovoltaics (OPVs). The acetyl group can be readily transformed into various functional groups, enabling the construction of tailored molecular architectures. Beyond its role in advanced materials, 3-acetylthiophene is also a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis for the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and ligands for catalysis. It is commonly used in Friedel-Crafts acylation reactions and as a substrate for the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 57-62 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 208-210 °C/748 mmHg(lit.)

Flash Point: 208-210°C

Density: 1.142 g/cm3

Analytical Data

Appearance: white to light yellow crystal powder