CAS 1918-77-0: 2-Thiopheneacetic acid

(Thien-2-yl)acetic acid

Thiophene-2-acetic acid is a chemical compound that belongs to the group of benzimidazole compounds. It has been shown to be a potent inhibitor of the enzyme picolinic acid carboxylase, which is involved in the production of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADP). Thiophene-2-acetic acid has also been found to inhibit other enzymes, such as aminopeptidases, which are involved in protein degradation. The fluorescence probe 2-[(2-carboxyethyl)-(5-methylthiophenyl)amino]-6-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)benzo[b]thiophene binds with high affinity to thiophene-2-acetic acid. It can be used for photoaffinity labeling studies with target enzymes, such as anhydrous sodium acetate

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2-Thiopheneacetic acid is used in the preparation of rosette-like nanoscale gold materials. Further, it is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate for cefaloridine and cefalotin sodium. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.