Description

2-Bromo-3-Methylthiophene is a versatile halogenated heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the reactive bromine substituent, which enables efficient cross-coupling reactions and functional group transformations. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting novel therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced crop protection agents, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Material Science & Organic Electronics: Serves as a precursor for conjugated polymers and small molecules used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), field-effect transistors (OFETs), and semiconductors.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions and organocatalysts.
• Chemical Research: A fundamental building block for exploring new reaction methodologies, including Suzuki, Stille, and Negishi cross-couplings.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of complex fragrance and flavor compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-3-Methylthiophene
CAS No.	14282-76-9
Molecular Formula	C5H5BrS
Molecular Weight	177.06 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-2-bromothiophene; 2-Bromo-3-methylthiophene; Thiophene, 2-bromo-3-methyl-; 2-Bromo-3-methylthiophene; 3-Methyl-2-bromothiophene; 2-Bromo-3-methyl-thiophene; Bromo-methylthiophene
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-3-Methylthiophene 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, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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