Description

3-Bromo-6-Nitro-Benzo[B]Thiophene is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the development of complex molecules with tailored electronic and photophysical properties. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical synthon in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a building block for π-conjugated systems in the research of organic semiconductors, OLEDs (Organic Light-Emitting Diodes), and photovoltaic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Employed in the creation of specialized dyes and pigments due to the nitro and bromo functional groups which influence color and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in cross-coupling reactions, functional group transformations, and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-6-Nitro-Benzo[B]Thiophene
CAS No.	1211876-06-0
Molecular Formula	C8H4BrNO2S
Molecular Weight	258.09 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-6-nitro-1-benzothiophene; 3-Bromo-6-nitrobenzo[b]thiophene; Benzo[b]thiophene, 3-bromo-6-nitro-; 6-Nitro-3-bromobenzo[b]thiophene; 1211876-06-0; 3-Br-6-NO2-BT
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-6-Nitro-Benzo[B]Thiophene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

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

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