Description

6-Bromothieno[3,2-b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of novel materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and organic electronics industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially in medicinal chemistry programs targeting new therapeutic agents.
• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: Used in the development of novel organic electronic materials, such as organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs), due to the electron-rich thienothiophene core.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for creating new molecules with potential herbicidal, fungicidal, or insecticidal activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The carboxylic acid functionality allows for derivatization into chelating ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or catalysts.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of conjugated polymers and small molecules for advanced material applications.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and research purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromothieno[3,2-b]thiophene-2-carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	125493-06-3
Molecular Formula	C7H3BrO2S2
Molecular Weight	262.13 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Bromothieno[3,2-b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Thiophenecarboxylic acid, 6-bromothieno[3,2-b]thien-2-yl-; 6-Bromo-thieno[3,2-b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 6-Bromothieno(3,2-b)thiophene-2-carboxylic Acid; 6-Bromo-thieno[3,2-b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid; BTTA; 6-Br-TT-COOH
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Quality Control

Our 6-Bromothieno[3,2-b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤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.