5-Methylthiophene-2-carbonyl chloride

CAS: 31555-59-6

Ref. 3D-FM120996

Product Information

• Name: 5-Methylthiophene-2-carbonyl chloride
• Synonyms: 2-thiophenecarbonyl chloride, 5-methyl-, 2-Thiophenecarbonyl chloride, 5-methyl-
• CAS: 31555-59-6

Description

5-Methylthiophene-2-carbonyl chloride is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C6H5CH(COCl)CH3. It is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, mainly for the production of pharmaceuticals. The molecule consists of a methyl group attached to a thiophene ring and two carbonyl groups. 5-Methylthiophene-2-carbonyl chloride is a colorless liquid that is soluble in water and acetone. It is highly reactive, which makes it useful for the preparation of other molecules.
The reactivity of 5-methylthiophene-2-carbonyl chloride can be explained by its ability to undergo both dehydrogenation and transfer reactions. These reactions are catalyzed by nucleophilic compounds such as water or alcohols, which provide hydroxyl ions or hydrogen atoms respectively. In addition, this compound can be photolyzed with irradiation to form singlet oxygen (1O

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 160.62 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₅ClOS
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H5ClOS/c1-4-2-3-5(9-4)6(7)8/h2-3H,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=DJCGIWVUKCNCAT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1ccc(C(=O)Cl)s1