2-Acetyl-5-methylthiophene

CAS: 13679-74-8

Ref. 3D-FA35741

Product Information

• Name: 2-Acetyl-5-methylthiophene
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Acetyl-5-methylthiophene is a heteroatomic compound that can be used in cancer therapy. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of human cell lines and to have anticancer activity. This compound is also known for its potential interaction with fatty acids, which may be due to the molecular electrostatic potential. The molecule's structure contains a β-unsaturated ketone, which is an active site for many reactions and may interact with other compounds such as thiosemicarbazide. 2-Acetyl-5-methylthiophene has two isomers, namely 5-methylthiophen-2-yl acetate and 5-(acetyloxy)methylthiophen-2-yl acetate. These two molecules differ in the arrangement of their carbons and hydrogens on the central carbon atom and are not considered to be identical substances.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 140.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₈OS
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H8OS/c1-5-3-4-7(9-5)6(2)8/h3-4H,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=YOSDTJYMDAEEAZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)c1ccc(C)s1