Description

3-(5-Bromo-2-Thienyl)-5-Methyl-1,2,4-Oxadiazole is a specialized heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, where its unique molecular architecture enables the creation of complex, bioactive molecules. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing new chemical entities and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of new drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for biological activity.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functional unit in the synthesis of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes to study biological pathways and enzyme functions.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for fundamental organic chemistry research and custom synthesis projects in CROs (Contract Research Organizations).
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to create novel ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(5-Bromo-2-Thienyl)-5-Methyl-1,2,4-Oxadiazole
CAS No.	180530-13-6
Molecular Formula	C7H5BrN2OS
Molecular Weight	245.10 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-3-(5-bromo-2-thienyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole; 3-(5-Bromothiophen-2-yl)-5-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazole; 5-Methyl-3-(5-bromothien-2-yl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole; 1,2,4-Oxadiazole, 3-(5-bromo-2-thienyl)-5-methyl-; 180530-13-6; 5-Bromo-2-(5-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)thiophene
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Quality Control

Our 3-(5-Bromo-2-Thienyl)-5-Methyl-1,2,4-Oxadiazole is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. All products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0% (Area %)
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.