Description

3,4-Dibromo-2,5-Bis(Trimethylsilyl)Thiophene is a high-value, multi-functional organosilicon intermediate featuring a brominated thiophene core. This compound is critical for advanced material synthesis, offering versatile reactivity for cross-coupling and functionalization reactions. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and organic electronics industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates, particularly those with thiophene-based heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the bromine and silyl groups enable precise structural modifications.
• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: A vital monomer or intermediate in the production of conjugated polymers and small molecules for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), organic photovoltaics (OPVs), and field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for creating novel functional materials, including liquid crystals, conductive polymers, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine atoms act as excellent leaving groups for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Stille, and Negishi couplings, facilitating carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Utilized as a protected or functionalized thiophene derivative in complex multi-step synthetic routes across various chemical disciplines.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Dibromo-2,5-Bis(Trimethylsilyl)Thiophene
CAS No.	175658-90-9
Molecular Formula	C10H20Br2SSi2
Molecular Weight	396.33 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Bis(trimethylsilyl)-3,4-dibromothiophene; 3,4-Dibromo-2,5-bis(trimethylsilyl)thiophene; Thiophene, 3,4-dibromo-2,5-bis(trimethylsilyl)-; DBTT; 3,4-Dibromo-2,5-di(trimethylsilyl)thiophene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,4-Dibromo-2,5-Bis(Trimethylsilyl)Thiophene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive R&D and scale-up processes. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage and to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.