Description

5-Bromo-2-Nitrothiophene-3-Carbaldehyde is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters because it provides a versatile scaffold for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting infectious diseases or central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive aldehyde and halogen functionalities.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for creating organic electronic materials, such as conductive polymers or organic semiconductors, due to the thiophene core.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments where the nitro and aldehyde groups allow for color tuning and polymer attachment.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine atom makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) to create more complex biaryl structures.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological processes and target identification.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2-Nitrothiophene-3-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	1093878-18-2
Molecular Formula	C5H2BrNO3S
Molecular Weight	235.04 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-2-nitro-3-thiophenecarboxaldehyde; 3-Formyl-5-bromo-2-nitrothiophene; 5-Bromo-2-nitrothiophene-3-carboxaldehyde; 2-Nitro-5-bromothiophene-3-carbaldehyde; 1093878-18-2; 5-Bromo-2-nitro-3-formylthiophene; Thiophene-3-carboxaldehyde, 5-bromo-2-nitro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Bromo-2-Nitrothiophene-3-Carbaldehyde is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We guarantee high chemical purity and lot-to-lot consistency through advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to ensure it meets your specific research or production requirements.

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). Due to its light-sensitive nature and tendency to be easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere), it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon for long-term storage and to minimize exposure to air and moisture during use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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