Thiophene-2-carboxaldehyde, 98+%

Description

CAS: 98-03-3 | C5H4OS | 112.15 g/mol

Thiophene-2-carboxaldehyde is used in the preparation of beta-aryl-beta-amino acids and urea derivatives. It acts as an arylation reagent. Further, it is used in the synthesis of unsaturated ketones, which serve as antiviral and cytotoxic agents. In addition to this, it is used as an intermediate to manufacture pharmaceuticals and aromatic compounds.

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Applications
Thiophene-2-carboxaldehyde is used in the preparation of beta-aryl-beta-amino acids and urea derivatives. It acts as an arylation reagent. Further, it is used in the synthesis of unsaturated ketones, which serve as antiviral and cytotoxic agents. In addition to this, it is used as an intermediate to manufacture pharmaceuticals and aromatic compounds.

Solubility
Miscible with chloroform, alcohol, ether, dimethylsulfoxide, ethyl acetate and most organic solvents. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents and strong reducing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 98-03-3
• Molecular Formula: C5H4OS
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 112.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00005429
• InChI Key: CNUDBTRUORMMPA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde, 2-thenaldehyde, thiophene-2-aldehyde, 2-formylthiophene, 2-thienylaldehyde, 2-thiophenealdehyde, thiophene-2-carboxaldehyde, 2-thienylcarboxaldehyde, 2-thienaldehyde, alpha-formylthiophene
• PubChem CID: 7364
• ChEBI: CHEBI:87301
• IUPAC Name: thiophene-2-carbaldehyde
• SMILES: O=CC1=CC=CS1

• Density: 1.22
• Boiling Point: 196°C to 198°C
• Flash Point: 78°C (172°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.591
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 105819
• Sensitivity: Air sensitive
• Solubility Information: Miscible with chloroform,alcohol,ether,dimethylsulfoxide,ethyl acetate and most organic solvents. Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 112.15
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Thiophene-2-carboxaldehyde

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H302-H315-H317-H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H227-H319 Toxic if swallowed. Combustible liquid. Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P261-P264b-P270-P272-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P330-P333+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c
EINECSNumber	202-629-8
RTECSNumber	XM8135000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only