Description

[4-(Thiophene-2-Carbonyl)-Phenyl]-Thiophen-2-Yl-Methanone is a high-purity organic building block featuring a central biphenyl core symmetrically functionalized with thiophene carbonyl groups. This compound matters as a critical intermediate in advanced materials science and pharmaceutical research, enabling the synthesis of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the organic electronics, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries for constructing novel conjugated systems and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: Serves as a key monomer or intermediate in the synthesis of conjugated polymers and small molecules for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), organic photovoltaics (OPVs), and field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and development of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or requiring specific π-conjugated pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a building block for creating new active ingredients with potential herbicidal or insecticidal properties, leveraging the thiophene moiety's bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in coordination chemistry to develop novel ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or catalysts for cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in academic and industrial labs for fundamental studies on charge transport, luminescence, and the structure-property relationships of π-conjugated systems.
• Specialty Chemical Intermediate: Provides a versatile scaffold for custom synthesis and fine chemical manufacturing for clients requiring tailored molecular structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	[4-(Thiophene-2-Carbonyl)-Phenyl]-Thiophen-2-Yl-Methanone
CAS No.	148982-08-5
Molecular Formula	C16H10O2S2
Molecular Weight	298.38 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2'-(1,4-Phenylenebis(methan-1-yl-1-ylidene))bis(thiophene); 1,4-Bis(thiophen-2-ylcarbonyl)benzene; 2,2'-(1,4-Phenylenebis(carbonyl))dithiophene; Bis(2-thienyl)-1,4-phenylenediketone; 1,4-Di(thiophene-2-carbonyl)benzene; 2,2'-(1,4-Phenylene)bis(1-thiophen-1-yl-ethanone); 4,4'-Dithienylbenzil (analogous naming); [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4,4'-diylbis(thiophen-2-ylmethanone) (alternative IUPAC)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our [4-(Thiophene-2-Carbonyl)-Phenyl]-Thiophen-2-Yl-Methanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and process chemistry. Standard purity grades of ≥97% (HPLC) and ≥99% (HPLC) are available. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be kept under inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent potential oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0% (Standard Grade) / ≥99.0% (High Purity Grade)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤3.0%

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