CAS Registry Number

CAS 88-15-3 — 2-Acetylthiophene

2-Acetylthiophene is an organic compound featuring a thiophene ring with an acetyl group, widely used as a building block in pharmaceutical synthesis, agrochemicals, and as a precursor for dyes and specialty polymers. It appears as a yellow to amber liquid with a strong odor. This chemical has a CAS number of 88-15-3, a molecular formula of C6H6OS (corrected from C4H3SC(O)CH3), and a molecular weight of 126.18 g/mol. It is typically stored at ambient conditions, though it requires careful handling due to its hazardous nature, indicated by the signal word "Danger." Molekula supplies 2-Acetylthiophene from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.