CAS 88105-18-4

2-Thiophenecarboxylic acid, 3-acetyl-, methyl ester

Description:

2-Thiophenecarboxylic acid, 3-acetyl-, methyl ester, with the CAS number 88105-18-4, is an organic compound characterized by its thiophene ring structure, which is a five-membered aromatic heterocycle containing sulfur. This compound features a carboxylic acid functional group that is esterified with methanol, resulting in a methyl ester. Additionally, it has an acetyl group at the 3-position of the thiophene ring, contributing to its reactivity and potential applications. The presence of both the thiophene and acetyl groups suggests that this compound may exhibit interesting electronic properties and could be involved in various chemical reactions, such as nucleophilic substitutions or condensation reactions. It is likely to be soluble in organic solvents due to its non-polar characteristics, while its acidic nature may allow for interactions with polar solvents. This compound may find applications in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, or as a building block in materials science, although specific applications would depend on further research and development.

Formula: C₈H₈O₃S

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O3S/c1-5(9)6-3-4-12-7(6)8(10)11-2/h3-4H,1-2H3

InChI key: InChIKey=PIPGIOGVHGVBJD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(OC)(=O)C1=C(C(C)=O)C=CS1

Synonyms:

• 2-Thiophenecarboxylic acid, 3-acetyl-, methyl ester
• Methyl 3-acetyl-2-thiophenecarboxylate