2-Methyl-2-(thiophen-2-yl)propanoic acid

• CAT Number: L041244
• CAS Number: 90953-78-9
• Molecular Formula: C8H10O2S
• Molecular Weight: 170.23
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2-methyl-2-thiophen-2-ylpropanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10O2S/c1-8(2,7(9)10)6-4-3-5-11-6/h3-5H,1-2H3,(H,9,10)
• InChIKey: QBXCXYLPNGWZKI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)(C1=CC=CS1)C(=O)O

2-Methyl-2-(thiophen-2-yl)propanoic acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid with a thiophene ring and a methyl-substituted propanoic acid core. Commonly used in pharmaceutical and organic synthesis, this compound serves as a versatile intermediate for developing bioactive molecules, especially in drug design targeting anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial applications. The presence of the thiophene ring enhances its reactivity and aromaticity, making it ideal for constructing complex structures in medicinal chemistry. Its stability and functional diversity support applications in drug discovery and organic synthesis.