Description

3-Bromo-2-(2-Ethylhexyl)Thiophene is a high-purity, functionalized thiophene derivative designed for advanced material synthesis. This compound is a critical building block in the development of novel organic semiconductors and conductive polymers, where its specific bromination and alkyl chain substitution enable precise tuning of electronic properties. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and material scientists in the organic electronics, photovoltaics, and specialty chemical manufacturing sectors.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: A key monomer for synthesizing conjugated polymers used in organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Photovoltaic Material Synthesis: Serves as a building block for donor or acceptor materials in organic solar cells (OPVs) to optimize light absorption and charge transport.
• Conductive Polymer Development: Used in the polymerization reactions to create polythiophene derivatives with enhanced solubility and processability for coatings and films.
• Chemical Intermediate: The bromine moiety allows for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Material Science Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new electroactive and photoactive organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-2-(2-Ethylhexyl)Thiophene
CAS No.	1514905-20-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₉BrS
Molecular Weight	275.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Ethylhexyl)-3-bromothiophene; 3-Bromo-2-(2-ethylhexyl)thiophene; Thiophene, 3-bromo-2-(2-ethylhexyl)-; 3-Bromo-2-(2-ethylhexyl)thiophene; 1514905-20-4; 3-Bromo-2-(2-ethylhexyl)thiophene; 3-Bromo-2-(2-ethylhexyl)thiophene
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-2-(2-Ethylhexyl)Thiophene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as verified by advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of material science and pharmaceutical intermediate applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 8°C for long-term stability, although the product is stable at controlled room temperature for shorter periods. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.