thiophene-2-carboxylic acid, CAS No. 527-72-0

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527-72-0

Catalog No. EBD47875

CAS 527-72-0

Name thiophene-2-carboxylic acid

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 2-Thiophenecarboxylicacid 2-Thenoicacid 2-ThiophenecaroxylicAcid thiophene-2-carboxylate LABOTEST-BBLT02016392 AKOSB022791 α-thiophenecarboxylicacid

Molecular Formula: C5H4O2S

Molecular Weight: 128.15

MDL Number: MFCD00005437

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Carboxylic Acids and Esters Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > Thiophene, Pyrene, and Fluorene Derivatives

Product Description:

Thiophene-2-carboxylic acid is a heterocyclic compound featuring a thiophene ring substituted with a carboxylic acid group at the 2-position. It has a molecular formula of C5H4O2S and a molecular weight of 128.15 g/mol. This compound serves as a fundamental building block in organic synthesis, particularly for constructing thiophene-containing molecules. Its primary application lies in the pharmaceutical industry as a key intermediate for synthesizing various bioactive molecules, including antibiotics (e.g., cephalosporins), anti-inflammatory agents, and other therapeutic compounds. The carboxylic acid group allows for further derivatization through esterification, amidation, or coupling reactions. Additionally, thiophene-2-carboxylic acid is utilized in agrochemical synthesis and materials science for producing conductive polymers and organic semiconductors. It is a stable, crystalline solid with a melting point of 128-130буC and is typically stored under ambient conditions.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 125-127 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 260 °C(lit.)

Flash Point: 259-261°C

Density: 1.42

Solubility: water: 80 g/L (20 °C)

Analytical Data

Appearance: white to light yellow crystal powder