918487-47-5

Basic information

• Product Name: 4-(4-fluorophenyl)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid
• Synonyms: 4-(4-fluorophenyl)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid
• CAS NO: 918487-47-5
• Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₇FO₂S
• Molecular Weight: 222.2354832
• Mol File: 918487-47-5.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

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• CAS DataBase Reference: 4-(4-fluorophenyl)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 4-(4-fluorophenyl)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid(918487-47-5)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 4-(4-fluorophenyl)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid(918487-47-5)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 918487-47-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

4-(4-Fluorophenyl)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid is an organic compound that features a thiophene ring with a carboxylic acid group at the 2nd position and a 4-fluorophenyl group attached to the 4th position. This unique molecular structure endows it with specific chemical properties and potential applications in various fields.

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
4-(4-Fluorophenyl)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid is used as a reactant for the preparation of amino hetero-arylimidazolone compounds. These compounds serve as β-secretase modulators, which are crucial for treating diseases characterized by β-amyloid deposits and neurofibrillary tangles. By modulating the activity of β-secretase, these imidazolone compounds can potentially slow down or halt the progression of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease.