Description

2,2'-(2,5-Difluoro-1,4-Phenylene)Bis(3-Bromothiophene) is a high-purity, multi-functional organic building block characterized by its unique halogenated and heterocyclic structure. This compound matters for its critical role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials, particularly in the development of organic semiconductors and electronic polymers. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Synthesis: A crucial monomer for constructing conjugated polymers and small molecules used in Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs), Organic Photovoltaics (OPVs), and Organic Field-Effect Transistors (OFETs).
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a versatile building block in medicinal chemistry for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), leveraging its fluorine and bromine substituents for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides, where its specific halogen pattern can influence biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for transition metal catalysts, useful in cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: A key precursor for developing novel electrochromic materials, conductive polymers, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.
• Chemical Synthesis Building Block: Provides a rigid, functionalized core for further derivatization via Suzuki, Stille, or other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, enabling rapid library synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2'-(2,5-Difluoro-1,4-Phenylene)Bis(3-Bromothiophene)
CAS No.	1401998-18-2
Molecular Formula	C14H6Br2F2S2
Molecular Weight	460.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis(3-bromo-2-thienyl)-2,5-difluorobenzene; 2,5-Difluoro-1,4-bis(3-bromothiophen-2-yl)benzene; 2,5-Difluoro-1,4-phenylenebis(3-bromothiophene); 3,3'-(2,5-Difluoro-1,4-phenylene)bis(2-bromothiophene); 2,2'-(2,5-Difluoro-p-phenylene)di(3-bromothiophene); DFBT; 1401998-18-2
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards for high-purity organic intermediates. Every batch is characterized using advanced analytical techniques to guarantee identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity (typically ≥97% by HPLC), identity confirmation, and impurity profiles are available upon request and are integral to our commitment to supply chain reliability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Keep away from oxidizing agents and strong bases. Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, prolonged exposure to air and light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (THF, DCM, DMF)

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