2-Acetylthiophene
Aroma Chemical CAS 88-15-3
A sulfurous nutty note with a hazelnut and walnut character. Roasted and natural, it adds a savoury depth in traces.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Sulfurous |
| Descriptor 2 | Nutty |
| Descriptor 3 | Food-like |
Identification
| CAS Number | 88-15-3 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C6H6OS |
| Mol. Weight | 126.18 |
| IUPAC Name | 1-thiophen-2-ylethanone |
| InChIKey | WYJOVVXUZNRJQY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
2-aceto thiophene, 2-acetothienone, 2-acetothiophene, alpha-acetyl thiophene, ethanone, 1- (2-thienyl)-, ethanone, 1-(2-thienyl)-, ketone, methyl 2-thienyl, methyl 2-thienyl ketone, methyl-2-thienyl ketone, 2-thienyl methyl ketone, 1-(2-thienyl) ethanone, 1-(2-thienyl)-ethanone, 1-(2-thienyl)ethan-1-one, 1-(2-thienyl)ethanone, 1-thiophen-2-yl-ethanone, 1-( thiophen-2-yl)-ethanone, 1-( thiophen-2-yl)ethan-1-one, 1-( thiophen-2-yl)ethanone, 1-thiophen-2-ylethanone
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 213.00 °C |
| Melting Point | 34.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 95.56 °C |
| Density | 1.16400 |
| Refractive Index | 1.56300 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.172000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.250 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 14000 mg/L @ 30 C (exp); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
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