2-Thiopheneacetyl chloride is used as a reagent to synthesize diamide derivatives of (S)-BINOL. These derivatives display potential anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritis effects. 2-Thiopheneacetyl chloride is also used in the synthesis of Nitrocefin, a chromogenic substrate that changes colour in the presence of β-lactamases and penicillin-binding proteins.
Properties:
Appearance & Physical State: clear brown liquid
Density: 1.303
Boiling Point: 130-135ºC (90 mmHg)
Flash Point: 101ºC
Refractive Index: 1.55