Description

2-Bromo-3,5-Dimethylthiophene is a halogenated thiophene derivative, a versatile and high-purity organic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the development of complex molecules, particularly in materials science and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel heterocyclic frameworks and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates, particularly those containing thiophene scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the brominated thiophene moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Material Science & Organic Electronics: Acts as a monomer or building block for conjugated polymers and organic semiconductors used in OLEDs, organic photovoltaics (OPVs), and field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis, facilitating novel cross-coupling and other synthetic transformations.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for exploring new organic reactions and methodologies in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the custom synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-3,5-Dimethylthiophene
CAS No.	172319-76-5
Molecular Formula	C6H7BrS
Molecular Weight	191.09 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dimethyl-2-bromothiophene; 2-Bromo-3,5-dimethylthiophene; Thiophene, 2-bromo-3,5-dimethyl-; 2-Bromo-3,5-dimethyl-thiophene; 2-Brom-3,5-dimethylthiophen; NSC 405124; Bromo-dimethylthiophene
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-3,5-Dimethylthiophene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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