2,5-Dimethylthiophene is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
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Applications
2,5-Dimethylthiophene is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
Solubility
Insoluble in water. Soluble in alcohol, ether and benzene.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Deborah R. Huntley.; David R. Mullins.; Michael P. Wingeier. Desulfurization of Thiophenic Compounds by Ni(111): Adsorption and Reactions of Thiophene, 3-Methylthiophene, and 2,5-Dimethylthiophene. J. Phys. Chem. 1996, 100, (50), 19620-19627.
- Jiabi Chen.; Robert J. Angelici. 2,5-Dimethylthiophene coordination to three metal centers in (.eta.4,S-.mu.3-2,5-Me2T)(IrCp*)[Mo(CO)2Cp]2. Organometallics. 1990, 9, (3), 879-880.