Pharmaceutical intermediates

Pharmaceutical intermediates

2-Thiopheneacetic acid
Structural type

English name: 2-Thiopheneacetic acid

Molecular formula: C₆H₆O₂S

CAS NO: 1918-77-0

Molecular weight: 142.18

Appearance: White or slightly yellowish flaky crystals

Melting point: 76°

Boiling point: 160° (2.93kpa)

Purpose:

This product is an intermediate of the antibiotic drugs cephalosporin I and cephalosporin II.

2. It is used as a raw material for the synthesis of cephalothiophene.