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3-Thiopheneacetic acid (3-Thienylacetic acid)

Cat No.:V65362 Purity: ≥98%
3-Thiopheneacetic acid is a biochemical compound that could be utilized as a biomaterial or organic/chemical reagent for biomedical research.
3-Thiopheneacetic acid (3-Thienylacetic acid)
3-Thiopheneacetic acid (3-Thienylacetic acid) Chemical Structure CAS No.: 6964-21-2
Product category: Biochemical Assay Reagents
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Product Description
3-Thiopheneacetic acid is a biochemical compound that could be utilized as a biomaterial or organic/chemical reagent for biomedical research.
3-Thiopheneacetic acid (3-Thienylacetic acid, CAS 6964-21-2) is a biochemical reagent and organic compound used in life science research. It has a molecular weight of 142.18 g/mol and the formula C₆H₆O₂S. It appears as a solid with a melting point of 81-83°C and a boiling point of 274.3°C. The compound is characterized by a thiophene ring attached to an acetic acid moiety. It is a reagent for the design of mediated enzymatic fuel cells to generate electrical energy and is used in the synthesis of gold nanoparticles.
Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
Targets
3-Thiopheneacetic acid is a synthetic intermediate and reagent rather than a direct pharmacological agent. As a building block, it does not have specific biological receptors as its primary targets. The thiophene scaffold is a privileged structure in medicinal chemistry, found in many drugs and bioactive compounds. The compound's carboxylic acid group allows for esterification and amidation reactions. It is used in the design of mediated enzymatic fuel cells and in the synthesis of gold nanoparticles capped with 3-thiopheneacetic acid.
ln Vitro
In vitro, 3-thiopheneacetic acid is used as a biochemical reagent and organic compound for biomedical research. It is a reagent for the design of mediated enzymatic fuel cells to generate electrical energy. It is used in the synthesis of gold nanoparticles, where it serves as a capping agent. Cellular assays are not typically performed with this compound as a direct cell-modulating agent, as its primary applications are in materials science, energy research, and chemical synthesis.
ln Vivo
In vivo data for 3-thiopheneacetic acid is limited, as it is primarily a research reagent and synthetic intermediate. The compound is classified for research use only and is not intended for human or veterinary therapeutic applications. Its primary applications are in materials science, energy research, and chemical synthesis. Specific in vivo data for the parent compound is not available in the public literature. The compound is not a therapeutic candidate.
Enzyme Assay
In vitro assays for 3-thiopheneacetic acid typically evaluate its use in nanoparticle synthesis or enzymatic fuel cells. A standard protocol for gold nanoparticle synthesis involves reducing gold salts (e.g., HAuCl₄) in the presence of 3-thiopheneacetic acid as a capping agent. The nanoparticles are characterized by UV-Vis spectroscopy, TEM, and DLS. For enzymatic fuel cell applications, the compound is used as a mediator or electrode modifier. Electrochemical characterization is performed using cyclic voltammetry or chronoamperometry. The compound's ability to facilitate electron transfer is evaluated.
Cell Assay
Cellular assays for 3-thiopheneacetic acid are not standard, as the compound is primarily used in materials science and energy research rather than as a cell-modulating agent. The compound's thiophene structure suggests potential for cytotoxicity at high concentrations. Any cellular studies would focus on evaluating the compound's cytotoxicity or its effects on cellular metabolism. A typical protocol would involve culturing appropriate cell lines in growth medium at 37°C with 5% CO₂. Cells would be treated with varying concentrations of the compound. Cell viability would be assessed using MTT or similar assays.
Animal Protocol
In vivo animal studies for 3-thiopheneacetic acid are not standard, as it is primarily a research reagent. The compound is classified for research use only and is not intended for human or veterinary applications. Any animal studies would be limited to toxicological evaluations of the compound as an industrial chemical. The compound's primary value lies in its use as a reagent for nanoparticle synthesis and enzymatic fuel cells. Specific in vivo protocols are not available in the public literature.
ADME/Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacokinetic data for 3-thiopheneacetic acid is limited, as it is primarily a research reagent. The compound has a molecular weight of 142.18 g/mol and a molecular formula of C₆H₆O₂S. It is a solid at room temperature with a melting point of 81-83°C and a boiling point of 274.3°C. As a thiophene carboxylic acid, it may undergo metabolic conjugation and oxidation. Specific ADME data is not available. The compound is stored in a dry, cool place.
Toxicity/Toxicokinetics
3-Thiopheneacetic acid is classified for research use only and is not intended for human or veterinary applications. Standard safety precautions include handling with appropriate personal protective equipment (gloves, lab coat, safety goggles) in a well-ventilated area. The compound should be stored in a dry, cool place away from incompatible materials. Acute toxicity data is not readily available in the public literature. As with all research chemicals, appropriate laboratory safety practices should be followed. No specific LD₅₀ values are available in the public domain.
Additional Infomation
3-Thiopheneacetic acid (3-Thienylacetic acid, CAS 6964-21-2) is a biochemical reagent with the molecular formula C₆H₆O₂S. It is characterized by a thiophene ring attached to an acetic acid moiety. The compound is used as a reagent for the design of mediated enzymatic fuel cells and in the synthesis of gold nanoparticles. It is classified as a research-use-only compound not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C6H6O2S
Molecular Weight
142.18
Exact Mass
142.008
CAS #
6964-21-2
Related CAS #
114815-74-6
PubChem CID
23404
Appearance
White to off-white solid powder
Density
1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point
274.3±15.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
73-76 °C(lit.)
Flash Point
119.7±20.4 °C
Vapour Pressure
0.0±0.6 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction
1.587
LogP
1.18
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
3
Rotatable Bond Count
2
Heavy Atom Count
9
Complexity
114
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
0
SMILES
C1=CSC=C1CC(=O)O
InChi Key
RCNOGGGBSSVMAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C6H6O2S/c7-6(8)3-5-1-2-9-4-5/h1-2,4H,3H2,(H,7,8)
Chemical Name
2-thiophen-3-ylacetic acid
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
Storage

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

Shipping Condition
Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)
Solubility Data
Solubility (In Vitro)
May dissolve in DMSO (in most cases), if not, try other solvents such as H2O, Ethanol, or DMF with a minute amount of products to avoid loss of samples
Solubility (In Vivo)
Note: Listed below are some common formulations that may be used to formulate products with low water solubility (e.g. < 1 mg/mL), you may test these formulations using a minute amount of products to avoid loss of samples.

Injection Formulations
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Injection Formulation 1: DMSO : Tween 80: Saline = 10 : 5 : 85 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO stock solution 50 μL Tween 80 850 μL Saline)
*Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH ₂ O to obtain a clear solution.
Injection Formulation 2: DMSO : PEG300Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO 400 μLPEG300 50 μL Tween 80 450 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 3: DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO 900 μL Corn oil)
Example: Take the Injection Formulation 3 (DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90) as an example, if 1 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can take 100 μL 25 mg/mL DMSO stock solution and add to 900 μL corn oil, mix well to obtain a clear or suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals).
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Injection Formulation 4: DMSO : 20% SBE-β-CD in saline = 10 : 90 [i.e. 100 μL DMSO 900 μL (20% SBE-β-CD in saline)]
*Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C,1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution.
Injection Formulation 5: 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin : Saline = 50 : 50 (i.e. 500 μL 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin 500 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 6: DMSO : PEG300 : castor oil : Saline = 5 : 10 : 20 : 65 (i.e. 50 μL DMSO 100 μLPEG300 200 μL castor oil 650 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 7: Ethanol : Cremophor : Saline = 10: 10 : 80 (i.e. 100 μL Ethanol 100 μL Cremophor 800 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 8: Dissolve in Cremophor/Ethanol (50 : 50), then diluted by Saline
Injection Formulation 9: EtOH : Corn oil = 10 : 90 (i.e. 100 μL EtOH 900 μL Corn oil)
Injection Formulation 10: EtOH : PEG300Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL EtOH 400 μLPEG300 50 μL Tween 80 450 μL Saline)


Oral Formulations
Oral Formulation 1: Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na (carboxymethylcellulose sodium)
Oral Formulation 2: Suspend in 0.5% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Example: Take the Oral Formulation 1 (Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na) as an example, if 100 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can first prepare 0.5% CMC Na solution by measuring 0.5 g CMC Na and dissolve it in 100 mL ddH2O to obtain a clear solution; then add 250 mg of the product to 100 mL 0.5% CMC Na solution, to make the suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals).
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Oral Formulation 3: Dissolved in PEG400
Oral Formulation 4: Suspend in 0.2% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Oral Formulation 5: Dissolve in 0.25% Tween 80 and 0.5% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Oral Formulation 6: Mixing with food powders


Note: Please be aware that the above formulations are for reference only. InvivoChem strongly recommends customers to read literature methods/protocols carefully before determining which formulation you should use for in vivo studies, as different compounds have different solubility properties and have to be formulated differently.

 (Please use freshly prepared in vivo formulations for optimal results.)
Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 7.0333 mL 35.1667 mL 70.3334 mL
5 mM 1.4067 mL 7.0333 mL 14.0667 mL
10 mM 0.7033 mL 3.5167 mL 7.0333 mL

*Note: Please select an appropriate solvent for the preparation of stock solution based on your experiment needs. For most products, DMSO can be used for preparing stock solutions (e.g. 5 mM, 10 mM, or 20 mM concentration); some products with high aqueous solubility may be dissolved in water directly. Solubility information is available at the above Solubility Data section. Once the stock solution is prepared, aliquot it to routine usage volumes and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.

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Working concentration mg/mL;

Method for preparing DMSO stock solution mg drug pre-dissolved in μL DMSO (stock solution concentration mg/mL). Please contact us first if the concentration exceeds the DMSO solubility of the batch of drug.

Method for preparing in vivo formulation:Take μL DMSO stock solution, next add μL PEG300, mix and clarify, next addμL Tween 80, mix and clarify, next add μL ddH2O,mix and clarify.

(1) Please be sure that the solution is clear before the addition of next solvent. Dissolution methods like vortex, ultrasound or warming and heat may be used to aid dissolving.
             (2) Be sure to add the solvent(s) in order.

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