5834-16-2 | 3-Methyl-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde, tech grade

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
5g	85% (HPLC)	in stock	$7.00	$5.00
25g	85% (HPLC)	in stock	$15.00	$11.00
100g	85% (HPLC)	in stock	$58.00	$41.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AB44631
• Chemical Name: 3-Methyl-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde, tech grade
• CAS Number: 5834-16-2
• Molecular Formula: C6H6OS
• Molecular Weight: 126.1762
• MDL Number: MFCD00005430
• SMILES: O=Cc1sccc1C

Computed Properties

• Complexity: 92.5
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
• Heavy Atom Count: 8
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2
• Rotatable Bond Count: 1
• XLogP3: 1.8

Upstream Synthesis Route

3-Methyl-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde, also known as MTCA, is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis due to its unique properties and reactivity. In organic chemistry, MTCA serves as a valuable building block for the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials.With its distinctive odor and functional groups, MTCA is particularly valued for its role as a key intermediate in the production of heterocyclic compounds. By virtue of its thiophene ring and aldehyde group, MTCA can undergo diverse chemical transformations, including condensation reactions, oxidation, and nucleophilic additions. These reactions allow chemists to functionalize the compound and introduce different substituents, thereby enabling the synthesis of complex molecules with tailored properties.One prominent application of 3-Methyl-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde is in the synthesis of biologically active compounds such as pharmaceuticals and herbicides. By incorporating MTCA into the molecular structure, researchers can modulate the biological activity and pharmacokinetic profile of the final products. Furthermore, the presence of the thiophene ring in MTCA imparts desirable electronic properties to the synthesized molecules, making them relevant for applications in organic electronics and materials science.Overall, the versatility and reactivity of 3-Methyl-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde make it a valuable tool for synthetic chemists seeking to access structurally diverse compounds for various applications in the fields of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science.

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