2-Chloro-5-methylthiophene, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It is used in the synthesis of dithienylcyclopentene optical molecular switches. It is also used as an active pharmaceutical intermediate.

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Applications
It is used in the synthesis of dithienylcyclopentene optical molecular switches. It is also used as an active pharmaceutical intermediate.

Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix with water.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 17249-82-0
• Molecular Formula: C5H5ClS
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 132.605
• MDL Number: MFCD01632145
• InChI Key: JSMMZMYGEVUURX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: thiophene, 2-chloro-5-methyl, pubchem5197, acmc-209e4p, 2-chloro-5-methyl-thiophene, ksc497i0h, 2-chloranyl-5-methyl-thiophene
• PubChem CID: 140208
• IUPAC Name: 2-chloro-5-methylthiophene
• SMILES: CC1=CC=C(S1)Cl

• Density: 1.21
• Boiling Point: 155°C to 156°C
• Flash Point: 47°C (117°F)
• Odor: Characteristic
• Refractive Index: 1.5356
• Quantity: 5 g
• UN Number: UN1992
• Solubility Information: Not miscible or difficult to mix with water.
• Formula Weight: 132.61
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Chloro-5-methylthiophene

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