2-Thiophenecarboxylic acid
Agent Name
2-Thiophenecarboxylic acid
CAS Number
527-72-0
Formula
C5-H4-O2-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Thiophene-2-carboxylate; 2-Carboxythiophene; 2-TCA; 2-Thenoic acid; 2-Thienylcarboxylic acid; 2-Thiophenic acid; alpha-Thiophenecarboxylic acid; [ChemIDplus] Thiophene-2-carboxylic acid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Category
Organic Acids
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] Off-white powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
The sodium salt is used as a lubricating-grease thickener; [Merck Index]
Comments
Intravenous LD50 (mouse) = 1,670 mg/kg; [RTECS] An irritant; Harmful by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.0078 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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