Description

3-Bromothiophene is a versatile halogenated heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials, enabling critical carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond formations. Industries such as pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical manufacturing, and material science rely on high-purity 3-Bromothiophene CAS NO 10023-11-7 for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing the thiophene scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the bromothiophene moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Material Science & Organic Electronics: Serves as a monomer or building block for conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis, facilitating cross-coupling reactions like Suzuki and Stille couplings.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and heterocyclic chemistry.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex dyes and organic pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromothiophene
CAS No.	10023-11-7
Molecular Formula	C4H3BrS
Molecular Weight	163.03 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromothiophene; β-Bromothiophene; 3-Thienyl bromide; Thiophene, 3-bromo-; 3-Bromo-thiophene; NSC 402124; 3-Bromothiofuran; 3-BT
EINECS	233-025-7

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromothiophene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities	≤ 2.0%

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