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Methyl 3-hydroxythiophene-2-carboxylate, 97%
CAS: 5118-06-9 | C6H6O3S | 158.17 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS5118-06-9
IUPAC Name(2Z)-2-[hydroxy(methoxy)methylidene]-2,3-dihydrothiophen-3-one
Molecular FormulaC6H6O3S
InChI KeyFYOPNADYSPZUAT-WAYWQWQTSA-N
SMILESCOC(O)=C1/SC=CC1=O
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetAssay (GC)≥96.0%
Appearance (Color)White to pale yellow or pale cream to pale brown
FormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder
Melting Point (clear melt)41.0-47.0?C
Methyl 3-hydroxythiophene-2-carboxylate is used in medicine.
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Applications
Methyl 3-hydroxythiophene-2-carboxylate is used in medicine.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.
Methyl 3-hydroxythiophene-2-carboxylate is used in medicine.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Carlos Corral and Jaime Lissavetzky. Reactions with methyl 3-hydroxythiophene-2-carboxylate. Part 2. A new route to mono- and di-alkyl ethers of thiotetronic and α-halogenothiotetronic acids. J. Chem. Soc., Perkin Trans. 1 1984, 2711-2714.
- Barker; John M.; Huddleston; Patrick. Nitration of methyl-3-hydroxy- and 5-methyl-3-hydroxy-thiophene-2-carboxylate, and some chemistry of the products. Journal of Chemical Research. 2001, 2001 (10), 401-402.