2-Nitrothiophene is an important heterocyclic compound widely used as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis. This nitro-substituted thiophene derivative has a melting point of 43-45°C (lit.) and boiling point of 224-225°C at 760 mmHg, with a density of 1.364 g/cm³. It exhibits characteristic reactivity for electrophilic aromatic substitution and reduction reactions. The compound should be stored in sealed containers protected from light at room temperature. Safety precautions include wearing protective equipment due to potential skin/eye irritation (GHS Category 2). Its versatile structure makes it valuable for synthesizing thiophene-based drugs, dyes, and functional materials.
