Description

3,3',5,5'-Tetrabromo-2,2'-Bithiophene is a high-purity, multi-brominated heterocyclic compound that serves as a critical advanced intermediate in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile building block for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in materials science. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, pharmaceutical development, and specialty chemical synthesis, where precise bromination patterns are required to modulate electronic properties and reactivity.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: A key monomer for synthesizing conjugated polymers and small molecules used in Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs), Organic Photovoltaics (OPVs), and Field-Effect Transistors (OFETs).
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing complex thiophene-based heterocycles.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands and catalysts in transition metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Functional Material Development: Employed in the synthesis of electrochromic materials, chemical sensors, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.
• Flame Retardant Additive Research: Investigated as a potential high-efficiency brominated flame retardant for advanced polymers and composites.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for synthetic organic chemists exploring new polymerization methods and novel heterocyclic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3',5,5'-Tetrabromo-2,2'-Bithiophene
CAS No.	125143-53-5
Molecular Formula	C8H2Br4S2
Molecular Weight	497.76 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2'-Bithiophene, 3,3',5,5'-tetrabromo-; Tetrabromobithiophene; 3,3',5,5'-Tetrabromo-2,2'-dithiophene; 2,2':5',2''-Terthiophene, 3',4'-dibromo-5,5''-dibromo- (related); TBTT; Contact for additional synonyms.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,3',5,5'-Tetrabromo-2,2'-Bithiophene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure consistency and meet the stringent requirements of advanced R&D and production. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are provided and available upon request.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging should minimize exposure to direct light.

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.