2-Acetyl-5-methylthiophene by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is high grade reagent. This is a volatile organic compound formed during the reaction between L-cysteine and dihydroxyacetone in a glycerine or triglyceride solvent system. It has a boiling point of 65 67 C and a melting point of 24 - 28 C. It can additionally be prepared, by reacting 2-methylthiophene with acetic anhydride.

• CAS No: 13679-74-8
• Quantity Provided: 5 gm per pack
• Molecular formula: C7H8OS
• Molecular weight: 140.2
• Assay: Minimum 97.5 %

2-Acetyl-5-methylthiophene has a wide range of applications in various sectors. This compound has been used in the preparation of 2-ethyl-5-methylthiophene, (5-methylthiophen-2-yl)glyoxal, (2E)-1-(5-methylthiophen-2-yl)-3-(pyridin-3-yl)prop-2-en-1-one, ethyl 3-(5-methylthiophen-2-yl)-3-oxopropanoate. 2-Acetyl-5-methylthiophene undergoes palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions with aryl bromides to yield C-4 arylated products. Furthermore, it reacts with 1,2-bis(5-formyl-2-methylthiophen-3-yl)cyclopentene via Aldol condensation to form a chalcone with photochromic property. This reagent is suitable for the synthesis of various compounds in industrial processes and it can also be used in research applications.