Description

5-Bromo-2,1,3-benzothiadiazole is a halogenated heterocyclic compound that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both bromine and a benzothiadiazole core, makes it an essential precursor for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and photophysical properties. This high-purity intermediate is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of new drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the benzothiadiazole moiety can impart specific biological activity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: A crucial precursor for synthesizing electron-accepting units in organic semiconductors, OLEDs (Organic Light-Emitting Diodes), and OPVs (Organic Photovoltaics).
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Fluorescent Dyes and Sensors: Building block for designing and synthesizing novel fluorophores and chemosensors due to its inherent photostability and tunable emission properties.
• Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated into polymer backbones to create functional materials with specific electronic or optical characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2,1,3-benzothiadiazole
CAS No.	1753-75-9
Molecular Formula	C6H3BrN2S
Molecular Weight	215.07 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromobenzo[c][1,2,5]thiadiazole; 5-Bromobenzothiadiazole; 5-Bromo-2,1,3-benzoselenadiazole (common misnomer); 5-Bromo-benzo[1,2,5]thiadiazole; 2,1,3-Benzothiadiazole, 5-bromo-; BBT; 5-Br-BTD
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-2,1,3-benzothiadiazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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.