Product Description of 5-Methyl-2-Thiophenecarboxylic Acid CAS#1918-79-2
5-Methyl-2-thiophenecarboxylic acid with the molecular formula C₆H₆O₂S is a flexible alkyl-modified thiophene derivative. It is commonly adopted as an organic synthetic scaffold within pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. Owing to its thiophene core framework, this compound works as a reliable starting material to synthesize and develop numerous specialty fine chemicals.
5-Methyl-2-Thiophenecarboxylic Acid Chemical Properties
Melting point | 135-138 °C(lit.) |
Boiling point | 229.75°C (rough estimate) |
density | 1.365 (estimate) |
refractive index | 1.5300 (estimate) |
storage temp. | 2-8°C(protect from light) |
pka | 3.71±0.10(Predicted) |
form | Liquid |
color | Clear |
BRN | 113857 |
CAS DataBase Reference | 1918-79-2(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | 5-Methyl-2-thiophenecarboxylic acid (keto form)(1918-79-2) |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 22-24/25 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
HazardClass | IRRITANT |
HS Code | 29309090 |
Product Application of 5-Methyl-2-Thiophenecarboxylic Acid CAS#1918-79-2
5-Methyl-2-thiophenecarboxylic acid acts as a valuable organic scaffold for diverse synthetic routes and laboratory research programs.
