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Thiophene, 99%
Description
Thiophene is an important building block in dyes, agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals synthesis. It is involved in the chloroalkylation reactions in 2,5-positions. It is also used to prepare butane by reduction with raney nickel, 2-vinylthiophene, dithienyl, and 2-halo thiophenes by reacting with halogens.
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Thiophene is an important building block in dyes, agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals synthesis. It is involved in the chloroalkylation reactions in 2,5-positions. It is also used to prepare butane by reduction with raney nickel, 2-vinylthiophene, dithienyl, and 2-halo thiophenes by reacting with halogens.
Solubility
Miscible with ethyl alcohol, diethyl ether and other organic solvents. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.
Specifications
Specifications
| CAS | 110-02-1 |
| Melting Point | -38°C |
| Density | 1.066 |
| Boiling Point | 83°C to 85°C |
| Flash Point | -9°C |
| Odor | Stench |
| Molecular Formula | C4H4S |
| Refractive Index | 1.528 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00005413 |
| Quantity | 2500 g |
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Safety and Handling
- Thiophene
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Thiophene
RUO – Research Use Only
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