Compound Q&A
How is 3-Thienylacetic acid (CAS: 6964-21-2) typically synthesized?
Answer
3-Thienylacetic acid can be synthesized via the condensation of 2-thienylacetonitrile with sodium hydroxide or by the reaction of thienylacetic anhydride with a suitable base. Common catalysts include sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide. The yield is typically around 75-85%, and high selectivity is achieved under mild conditions.
About
CAS No
6964-21-2
English Name
3-Thienylacetic acid
Molecular Formula
C6H6O2S
Molecular Weight
142.18 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CSC=C1CC(=O)O
InChIKey
RCNOGGGBSSVMAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-09 08:06
