Chemical Name: | Diethyl 5-isothiocyanato-3-methylthiophene-2,4-dicarboxylate |
CAS Number: | 304898-01-9 |
Product Number: | AG00I5Q7(AGN-PC-0WBYIW) |
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MDL No: | MFCD09971940 |
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Diethyl 5-isothiocyanato-3-methylthiophene-2,4-dicarboxylate serves as a versatile building block in chemical synthesis due to its unique structural properties and reactivity. This compound is commonly utilized as a key intermediate in the preparation of various organic molecules, particularly in the field of medicinal chemistry. Its isothiocyanate group enables it to participate in important synthetic transformations, such as nucleophilic addition reactions and cycloadditions, leading to the formation of diverse scaffolds and functional groups. In addition, the presence of the ester and dicarboxylate moieties increases the versatility of this compound, allowing for further derivatization to fine-tune its chemical and biological properties. This makes Diethyl 5-isothiocyanato-3-methylthiophene-2,4-dicarboxylate a valuable tool for chemists and researchers seeking to design and synthesize novel organic molecules with potential applications in drug discovery and materials science.