2-Acetylthiophene

• CAT Number: R018685
• CAS Number: 88-15-3
• Molecular Formula: C6H6OS
• Molecular Weight: 126.17
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-(2-Thienyl)ethanone; 1-(2-Thienyl)-1-ethanone; 1-(2-Thienyl)ethanone; 1-(Thiophen-2-yl)ethanone; 2-Acetothienone; 2-Acetothiophene; 2-Acetylthiophene; 2-Thienyl methyl ketone; Methyl 2-thienyl ketone; NSC 2345; α-Acetylthiophene
• Storage: Store at +4°C
• IUPAC Name: 1-thiophen-2-ylethanone
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H6OS/c1-5(7)6-3-2-4-8-6/h2-4H,1H3
• InChIKey: WYJOVVXUZNRJQY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)C1=CC=CS1

2-Acetylthiophene（Cat No.:R018685）is a sulfur-containing heterocyclic compound featuring a thiophene ring substituted at the 2-position with an acetyl group. It is widely used as a synthetic intermediate in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science research. The compound’s electron-rich aromatic ring and reactive ketone functionality make it suitable for Friedel–Crafts acylation, condensation reactions, and heterocycle formation. 2-Acetylthiophene is also valued in the flavor and fragrance industry for its characteristic nutty, roasted aroma. Its versatility and stability make it a key reagent in both academic and industrial chemistry.