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(E)-Methyl 3-(thiophen-2-yl)acrylate

Also known as: 2-Propenoic acid, 3-(2-thienyl)-, methyl ester, (2E)-, 3-(2-Thienyl)acrylic acid methyl ester, Methyl 3-(2-thienyl)acrylate, Methyl 3-(thien-2-yl)acrylate, Methyl (2E)-3-(thiophen-2-yl)prop-2-enoate, 3-Thienylacrylic acid methyl ester

(E)-Methyl 3-(thiophen-2-yl)acrylate (CAS 57502-38-2) is a compound in the Pharma Intermediates category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H8O2S and a molecular weight of 168.21300 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 52-54 °C, a boiling point of 260.8ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 1.202g/cm3 and a flash point of 111.5ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
57502-38-2
Jingsj CID
J-1471805-9
Molecular Formula
C8H8O2S
Molecular Weight
168.21300 g/mol
Category
Pharma Intermediates
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point52-54 °C
Boiling Point260.8ºC at 760mmHg
Density1.202g/cm3
Flash Point111.5ºC
Exact Mass168.02500
PSA54.54000
LogP1.93430

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of (E)-Methyl 3-(thiophen-2-yl)acrylate?

The CAS number of (E)-Methyl 3-(thiophen-2-yl)acrylate is 57502-38-2.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of (E)-Methyl 3-(thiophen-2-yl)acrylate?

(E)-Methyl 3-(thiophen-2-yl)acrylate has molecular formula C8H8O2S and molecular weight 168.21300 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of (E)-Methyl 3-(thiophen-2-yl)acrylate?

For (E)-Methyl 3-(thiophen-2-yl)acrylate, Upstream Products: 2-Iodothiophene, acrylic acid methyl ester, 3-(2-Thienyl)acrylic acid; Downstream Products: 5-(2-THIENYL)TETRAHYDROTHIOPHEN-3-ONE, 2-Thiophenecarboxaldehyde, 3-(2-Thienyl)acrylic acid.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "(E)-Methyl 3-(thiophen-2-yl)acrylate (CAS 57502-38-2)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1471805-9 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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