Description

5-Bromo-3-(Bromomethyl)Benzo[B]Thiophene is a high-value brominated heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its dual reactive sites, which enable its use as a versatile precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial building block for creating new generations of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy.
• Material Science Precursor: Used in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and liquid crystals for electronic and optoelectronic applications.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for methodology development, such as cross-coupling reactions and heterocycle functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a scaffold for creating novel phosphine or N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands used in homogeneous catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-3-(Bromomethyl)Benzo[B]Thiophene
CAS No.	1757-24-0
Molecular Formula	C9H6Br2S
Molecular Weight	305.02 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Bromomethyl)-5-bromobenzo[b]thiophene; 5-Bromo-3-bromomethylbenzo[b]thiophene; Benzo[b]thiophene, 5-bromo-3-(bromomethyl)-; 5-Bromo-3-bromomethyl-1-benzothiophene; 1757-24-0; 5-Bromo-3-(bromomethyl)benzothiophene; 5-Bromo-3-bromomethyl-benzo[b]thiophene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-3-(Bromomethyl)Benzo[B]Thiophene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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