Description

4-Bromomethyl-Thiophene-2-Carbonitrile is a versatile and high-value brominated heterocyclic building block. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the thiophene scaffold for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and advanced organic frameworks.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed to synthesize novel ligands for transition metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for creating tagged molecules or activity-based probes for studying biological processes.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring specific bromomethyl-functionalized thiophene derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromomethyl-Thiophene-2-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	186552-07-8
Molecular Formula	C6H4BrNS
Molecular Weight	202.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-4-(bromomethyl)thiophene; 4-(Bromomethyl)thiophene-2-carbonitrile; 2-Thiophenecarbonitrile, 4-(bromomethyl)-; 4-Bromomethyl-2-cyanothiophene; 2-Cyano-4-bromomethylthiophene; Thiophene-2-carbonitrile, 4-(bromomethyl)-; 4-Bromomethylthiophene-2-carbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromomethyl-Thiophene-2-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high 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 protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary.

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.