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HCID 65067Generated: October 23, 2026

2,2':5',2''-Terthiophene

α-Terthiophene · terthienyl · TERTHIOPHENE · 3TH · TTh · S1130 · 2,2':5' · 2,2':5',2

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2,2':5',2''-Terthiophene molecular structure

Identifiers & Physical Properties

CAS No.1081-34-1
Molecular formulaC12H8S3
Average molar mass248.4 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass247.97881326 g/mol
SMILESc1csc(-c2ccc(-c3cccs3)s2)c1
InChIKeyKXSFECAJUBPPFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID65067
ChEMBLCHEMBL90017
ChEBICHEBI:10335
EC No.640-441-1
DTXSIDDTXSID2041206

Chemical & Physical Properties

XLogP4.4
Topological polar surface area84.7
Hydrogen bond donors0
Hydrogen bond acceptors3
Rotatable bonds2
Heavy atoms15
Formal charge0
Complexity197
SpringerMaterials PropertiesAngular frequency
Collision Cross Section146.4 Ų [M]+ [CCS Type: DTBuffer gas: N2Ionization: APCI+Dataset: TOXCASTSource Identifier: DTXSID2041206]
Melting point93-95 °C(lit.)
Boiling point160 °C (0.1 mmHg)
Density1.4602 (rough estimate)
Refractive index1.6200 (estimate)
Flash point160°C/0.1mm
Storage conditionsKeep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
SolubilityChloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)Insoluble in water.
Physical stateSolid
ColorLight Yellow
Merck14,9174
BRN178604
InChIInChI=1S/C12H8S3/c1-3-9(13-7-1)11-5-6-12(15-11)10-4-2-8-14-10/h1-8H
InChIKeyKXSFECAJUBPPFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESC1(C2SC(C3SC=CC=3)=CC=2)SC=CC=1
CAS DataBase Reference1081-34-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
EWG's Food Scores1
FDA UNII0P77RAU2RR
EPA Substance Registry System.alpha.-Terthiophene (1081-34-1)
UNSPSC Code12352103
NACRESNA.23
GHS pictogramGHS07
Signal wordWarning
GHS hazard statementsH315-H319-H335
GHS precautionary statementsP261-P305+P351+P338
Personal protective equipment (PPE)Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
Risk statements (R)36/37/38
Safety statements (S)22-24/25
Water hazard class (WGK)3
RTECS numberWZ9717750
F8-10
Customs code29349990
Storage class11 - Combustible Solids

Safety & Regulations

GHS classificationThis chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 50% (2 of 4) of reports.WarningH315 (25%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P273, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)Aggregated GHS information provided per 4 reports by companies from 4 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.
Hazard Classes and CategoriesSkin Irrit. 2 (25%)
F8-10
Personal protective equipment (PPE)Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
Water hazard class (WGK)3
RTECS numberWZ9717750
Customs code29349990
Risk statements (R)36/37/38
Signal wordWarning
GHS pictogramGHS07
Safety statements (S)22-24/25
Storage class11 - Combustible Solids
GHS hazard statementsH315-H319-H335
GHS precautionary statementsP261-P305+P351+P338

Applications & Uses

Uses

α-Terthienyl was first recognized as a nematicidal constituent of marigolds, but in the presence of light, it is also highly toxic to larvae of several insect species, including mosquitoes. This electron donor thiophenederivative phototoxin is biosynthesized from polyacetylene precursors and appears to function as a photosensitizer catalyzing the formation of reactive oxygen species at the target site (25).

Uses

2,2'':5'',2''''-Terthiophene is a thiophene compound isolated from the roots of Echinops transiliensis, and was studied for its larvicidal activity against Aedes aegypti. 2,2'':5'',2''''-Terthiophene also showed inhibitory effects on dispersal ability of Bursaphelenchus xylophilus when used synergistically with certain antibiotics.

General Description

2,2′:5′,2′′-Terthiophene (TTh) may be prepared by nickel catalysed coupling reaction of grignard′s reagent derived from 2-bromothiophene and magnesium. It generates singlet oxygen. In nature, it is found in the floral extract of Tagetes minuta and Echinops grijisii. It is known to be toxic to mosquitoes. It also exihibits antifungal activity.