2thiophenecarboxaldehyde
2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde, also known as 2-formylthiophene, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C5H4OS. It is a derivative of thiophene, a five-membered heterocyclic aromatic ring containing one sulfur atom, with an aldehyde group attached at the second position. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic odor.
It is synthesized through various methods, often involving the Vilsmeier-Haack reaction on thiophene. The aldehyde functional
2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde finds applications as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dyes. Its thiophene