Description

2-Bromo-1-(3-Thienyl)-1-Ethanone is a versatile and high-purity brominated ketone derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its reactive bromine atom and ketone functionality, enabling precise chemical transformations in complex molecule construction. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable building blocks for active ingredient synthesis and material science applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing thiophene heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive site for structural diversification.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules via reactions like nucleophilic substitution and metal-catalyzed cross-coupling.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for functionalized polymers or organic electronic materials where the thiophene moiety is desirable for charge transport properties.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-1-(3-Thienyl)-1-Ethanone
CAS No.	1468-82-2
Molecular Formula	C6H5BrOS
Molecular Weight	205.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1-(thiophen-3-yl)ethanone; 3-Acetylthiophene-2-bromide; 2-Bromo-3-acetylthiophene; 3-(2-Bromoacetyl)thiophene; 1-(3-Thienyl)-2-bromoethanone; α-Bromo-3-acetylthiophene; 3-Thienyl bromomethyl ketone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-1-(3-Thienyl)-1-Ethanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP and ICH guidelines for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque or amber glass, or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.