4-phenylthiophene-2-carboxylic Acid

• CAT Number: L048554
• CAS Number: 21676-88-0
• Molecular Formula: C11H8O2S
• Molecular Weight: 204.25
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 4-phenylthiophene-2-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H8O2S/c12-11(13)10-6-9(7-14-10)8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-7H,(H,12,13)
• InChIKey: DOAFBJFYWLESRS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CSC(=C2)C(=O)O

4-Phenylthiophene-2-carboxylic acid is an organic compound consisting of a thiophene ring fused with a phenyl group at the 4-position and a carboxylic acid group (-COOH) at the 2-position. The combination of the electron-rich thiophene and phenyl rings, along with the acidic carboxyl group, makes it a versatile molecule in organic synthesis. This compound is useful for designing materials, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. It is studied for its potential bioactivity, such as antimicrobial or anticancer properties, due to its aromatic and functional groups.