Description

Methyl 5-(Bromomethyl)Thiophene-3-Carboxylate is a versatile and high-value brominated thiophene derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both an ester and a reactive bromomethyl group, makes it an essential intermediate for constructing complex heterocyclic systems. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to construct active molecules for crop protection agents, including fungicides and herbicides, leveraging the thiophene scaffold's bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of conductive polymers and organic electronic materials due to the thiophene core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed to create sophisticated ligands for metal catalysis and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to synthesize tagged molecules or inhibitors for studying biological pathways and protein function.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 5-(Bromomethyl)Thiophene-3-Carboxylate
CAS No.	191934-27-7
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrO2S
Molecular Weight	247.11 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Bromomethyl)thiophene-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5-bromomethylthiophene-3-carboxylate; 3-Thiophenecarboxylic acid, 5-(bromomethyl)-, methyl ester; 191934-27-7; Methyl 5-(bromomethyl)-3-thiophenecarboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 5-(Bromomethyl)Thiophene-3-Carboxylate adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is fully characterized and undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your R&D and scale-up activities.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging.

Specification

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

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