Description

5-Bromobenzo[C]Thiophene is a high-purity brominated heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in enabling the precise construction of complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and functional materials. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for their synthetic pipelines.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a versatile scaffold for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy.
• Material Science: Used in the research and development of organic semiconductors, OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) materials, and conductive polymers.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a core structure for creating molecular probes to study biological pathways and enzyme functions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental building block for exploratory chemistry and process optimization in both university and corporate research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromobenzo[C]Thiophene
CAS No.	133150-64-8
Molecular Formula	C8H5BrS
Molecular Weight	213.09 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromobenzothiophene; 5-Bromobenzo[b]thiophene; 5-Bromo-1-benzothiophene; 5-Bromobenzo[C]Thiophene; Benzo[b]thiophene, 5-bromo-; 5-Bromo-benzo[b]thiophene; 5-Bromobenzo(C)Thiophene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromobenzo[C]Thiophene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation 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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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