Description
3-Chloro-2-(2-ethylhexyl)thiophene (CAS No. 2239295-68-0) is a high-purity organosulfur compound with the molecular formula C12H19ClS. This specialized chemical features a thiophene ring substituted with a chloro group at the 3-position and a 2-ethylhexyl chain at the 2-position, offering unique reactivity and solubility properties. Ideal for advanced organic synthesis, this compound serves as a versatile building block for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. Its structural features make it particularly valuable for the development of conductive polymers, OLED materials, and other electronic applications. Supplied as a clear to pale yellow liquid, our product undergoes rigorous QC testing to ensure ≥95% purity (GC), with batch-specific certificates of analysis available. Proper storage under inert atmosphere at 2-8°C is recommended to maintain stability.
Properties
- CAS Number: 2239295-68-0
- Complexity: 149
- IUPAC Name: 3-chloro-2-(2-ethylhexyl)thiophene
- InChI: InChI=1S/C12H19ClS/c1-3-5-6-10(4-2)9-12-11(13)7-8-14-12/h7-8,10H,3-6,9H2,1-2H3
- InChI Key: MIKKZQDKVJDNCH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 230.0895995
- Molecular Formula: C12H19ClS
- Molecular Weight: 230.80
- SMILES: CCCCC(CC)CC1=C(C=CS1)Cl
- Topological: 28.2
- Monoisotopic Mass: 230.0895995
- Synonyms: 3-Chloro-2-(2-ethylhexyl)thiophene, SCHEMBL21173329, SCHEMBL28401260, 2239295-68-0
Application
3-Chloro-2-(2-ethylhexyl)thiophene is primarily used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of conjugated polymers for organic electronics. The compound’s asymmetrical substitution pattern enables precise tuning of material properties in photovoltaic devices and thin-film transistors. Researchers utilize this thiophene derivative to develop novel semiconducting materials with enhanced charge transport characteristics. Its application extends to the preparation of structurally defined oligothiophenes for molecular electronics research.
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