It has also been found that 2,3-dimethylthiophene can be formylated to yield a dimethylthiophene aldehyde, which as expected proved to have the aldehyde group in the free a-position.
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Applications
It has also been found that 2,3-dimethylthiophene can be formylated to yield a dimethylthiophene aldehyde, which as expected proved to have the aldehyde group in the free a-position.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents, water, moisture.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- S Gronowitz,; V Pavulans. The Signs of the Methyl-Methyl Spin Couplings in 2, 3-Dimethylthiophene, 2, 3-Dimethylfuran. Acta Chemica. 1966, 20 2515-2526.
- William J. King,; F. F. Nord. Studies In the Thiophene Series. V. Wolf-Kishner Reductions. J. Org. Chem. 1949, 14 (4), 638-642.