Description

3-(4-Bromo-2-Thienyl)Acrylic Acid is a high-purity, versatile organic building block featuring a brominated thiophene core conjugated with an acrylic acid moiety. This compound matters for its dual functionality, serving as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules for advanced materials and pharmaceuticals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and organic electronics industries for constructing novel heterocyclic frameworks and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the thiophene ring's bioactivity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a monomer or building block for conjugated polymers and small molecules used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs).
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The carboxylic acid group allows for coordination to metals, making it useful for creating novel ligands in catalytic systems.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reactions in heterocyclic and cross-coupling chemistry.
• Functional Material Additive: Incorporated into specialty coatings and polymers to modify electronic or surface properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(4-Bromo-2-Thienyl)Acrylic Acid
CAS No.	103686-16-4
Molecular Formula	C7H5BrO2S
Molecular Weight	233.08 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-3-(4-Bromothiophen-2-yl)acrylic acid; (E)-3-(4-Bromothiophen-2-yl)acrylic Acid; 4-Bromo-2-thiopheneacrylic Acid; 3-(4-Bromo-2-thienyl)-2-propenoic Acid; 2-Propenoic acid, 3-(4-bromo-2-thienyl)-; (E)-3-(4-Bromo-2-thienyl)acrylic Acid; 4-Bromothiophene-2-acrylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(4-Bromo-2-Thienyl)Acrylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure consistency and compliance with customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which may affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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