Description

4-Bromo-2-(Chloromethyl)Thiophene is a versatile and high-purity halogenated thiophene derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, where the bromo and chloromethyl groups enable sequential and selective cross-coupling and substitution reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex molecules for drug discovery, especially in developing kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to construct novel heterocyclic scaffolds for next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Functional Material Development: Building block for creating conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and advanced materials for electronic applications.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new organic transformations and constructing complex thiophene-based architectures in academic and industrial R&D labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2-(Chloromethyl)Thiophene
CAS No.	170859-70-8
Molecular Formula	C5H4BrClS
Molecular Weight	211.51 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Chloromethyl)-4-bromothiophene; 4-Bromo-2-chloromethylthiophene; Thiophene, 4-bromo-2-(chloromethyl)-; 4-Bromo-2-thiophenemethyl chloride; 170859-70-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-Bromo-2-(Chloromethyl)Thiophene adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All materials undergo comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles to meet your specific R&D or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or 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%

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