Description

5,5'-Diacetyl-2,2'-Bithienyl is a high-purity organic compound featuring a bithienyl core symmetrically functionalized with acetyl groups. This compound serves as a critical advanced intermediate and building block in the synthesis of complex organic materials and functional molecules. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and organic electronics sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with thiophene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the bithienyl structure for biological activity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Core component in the research and development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create specialized ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry applications.
• Chemical Research: Versatile starting material for academic and industrial research into heterocyclic chemistry and material science.
• Functional Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and pigments where the conjugated system imparts specific optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,5'-Diacetyl-2,2'-Bithienyl
CAS No.	18494-73-0
Molecular Formula	C14H12O2S2
Molecular Weight	276.37 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1'-(2,2'-Bithiophene-5,5'-diyl)diethanone; 5,5'-Diacetyl-2,2'-bithiophene; Diacetylbithienyl; 2,2'-Bithiophene-5,5'-diyl diacetate (common misnomer); 5,5'-Bis(acetyl)-2,2'-bithiophene; 5-Acetyl-2-(5-acetyl-2-thienyl)thiophene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5,5'-Diacetyl-2,2'-Bithienyl is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (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)	≥ 97.0%
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.