Applications
Thiophene-2-carboxaldehyde is used in the preparation of beta-aryl-beta-amino acids and urea derivatives. It acts as an arylation reagent. Further, it is used in the synthesis of unsaturated ketones, which serve as antiviral and cytotoxic agents. In addition to this, it is used as an intermediate to manufacture pharmaceuticals and aromatic compounds.

Solubility
Miscible with chloroform, alcohol, ether, dimethylsulfoxide, ethyl acetate and most organic solvents. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents and strong reducing agents.