Methyl 2-methylthiophene-3-carboxylate

CAS: 53562-51-9

Ref. 3D-FM139420

Product Information

• Name: Methyl 2-methylthiophene-3-carboxylate
• Synonyms: 3-Thiophenecarboxylic Acid, 2-Methyl-, Methyl Ester, Methyl 2-methyl-3-thiophenecarboxylate

Description

Methyl 2-methylthiophene-3-carboxylate is a pyridine derivative that can be synthesized by the reaction of tert-butyl alcohol with methyl bromide and sodium hydroxide. The product is a tert-butyl group that has been acetylated, formylated, and then chloride. Methyl 2-methylthiophene-3-carboxylate is a colorless liquid with a strong odor. This compound is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and it reacts with sodium hydroxide to form methyl 2-methylthiophene carboxylate. The tertiary butyl group can be substituted with other groups such as chlorides or stannic chlorides.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 156.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₈O₂S
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H8O2S/c1-5-6(3-4-10-5)7(8)9-2/h3-4H,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=CCNDEWOBDKZGAD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)c1ccsc1C