2-Thiopheneacetonitrile

Pharmaceutical Materials 2025-03-02

CAS Number: 20893-30-5

Molecular Formula: C6H5NS

Molecular Weight: 123.17 g/mol

Appearance: Dark yellow to brown liquid

Usage: It is widely used as an organic intermediate, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Attribute Details
Chemical Name 2-Thiopheneacetonitrile
Synonyms 2-Thiophen-2-ylacetonitrile; Thiophene-2-acetonitrile; 2-(Thiophen-2-yl)acetonitrile; (Thien-2-yl)acetonitrile; 2-Thienylacetonitrile; Benzene, nitro(trifluoromethyl)- (non-specific name); o-Bromobenzyltrifluoride (non-specific name)
CAS Number 20893-30-5
EINECS Number 244-104-6
Molecular Formula C6H5NS
Molecular Weight 123.18 g/mol
Appearance Colorless to pale yellow liquid, may appear as a slightly viscous liquid
Melting Point 50-51 °C (lit.) or -5ºC (alternative data)
Boiling Point 115-120 °C at 22 mmHg (lit.); 224.3±15.0 °C at 760 mmHg (alternative data)
Density 1.157 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.); 1.2±0.1 g/cm³ (alternative data)
Refractive Index n20/D 1.542 (lit.); 1.562 (alternative data)
Flash Point 215 °F or 101.7±0.0 °C
Stability Stable if stored and handled according to specifications; avoid contact with oxides
Hazard Classification Xn (Harmful); Xi (Irritant); R20/21/22 (Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin, and if swallowed); R36/37/38 (Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin)
Safety Instructions S26 (In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice); S36/37 (Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves); S23 (Do not breathe vapour)
Uses Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and other organic compounds; specifically, it has been used as a reagent during the synthesis of monodisperse Au/Au@polythiophene core/shell nanospheres