Intermediate
3-Methylthiophene CAS:616-44-4
3-Methylthiophene has typical properties of thiophene compounds, and its five-membered heterocyclic structure has certain aromaticity. The presence of methyl groups will affect the distribution of electron clouds on the ring, thereby affecting its chemical reactivity. For example, under appropriate conditions, substitution reactions can occur, the hydrogen atoms on the methyl groups can be replaced by other groups, and electrophilic substitution reactions can also occur on the thiophene ring, such as halogenation, nitration, sulfonation and other reactions.
| Melting Point | -69℃(lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 114℃/738 mm Hg (lit.) |
| Density | 1.016 g/ml at 25℃(lit.) |
| Flash point | 52°F |
| Form | Liquid |
| Stability | Volatil |
| Proportion | 1.016 |
| Packaging | 200L HDPE drums, 200L Iron drums |
3-Methylthiophene is an important organic synthesis intermediate that can be used to synthesize a variety of biologically active compounds, drugs, and functional materials. For example, through a series of reactions, it can be converted into polymer monomers with special properties and used to prepare high-performance polymer materials.
3-Methylthiophene can be used as a pharmaceutical intermediate and plays an important role in drug synthesis. It can be used as a starting material or intermediate to synthesize some drugs for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, nervous system diseases, etc.
3-Methylthiophene can be used to prepare organic semiconductor materials and has potential applications in organic light-emitting diodes (OLED) and organic field-effect transistors (OFET), helping to improve the performance and stability of these devices.
3-Methylthiophene is toxic and irritating. It is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract, and may be harmful to the body after inhalation, ingestion or absorption through the skin.
It is a flammable liquid, and its vapor can form an explosive mixture with air, which can cause combustion and explosion when exposed to open flames and high heat. During use and storage, it should be kept away from fire and heat sources, maintained in good ventilation, and appropriate safety measures should be taken in accordance with relevant regulations, such as wearing protective gloves, goggles and other protective equipment.