Description

4,5-Dibromo-3-Ethoxythiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block used in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is critical for researchers and manufacturers developing novel materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) due to its reactive bromine substituents and carboxylic acid functionality. It is primarily utilized in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other small molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating advanced crop protection agents and herbicides with specific activity profiles.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a monomer or precursor for conjugated polymers and small molecules used in OLEDs, organic photovoltaics (OPVs), and field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D in synthetic organic chemistry, enabling complex cross-coupling and functionalization reactions.
• Specialty Polymer Additive: Can be incorporated into polymer backbones to impart specific electronic or physical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,5-Dibromo-3-Ethoxythiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1707372-17-5
Molecular Formula	C7H6Br2O3S
Molecular Weight	337.99 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Carboxy-4,5-dibromo-3-ethoxythiophene; 3-Ethoxy-4,5-dibromothiophene-2-carboxylic Acid; 4,5-Dibromo-3-ethoxy-2-thiophenecarboxylic Acid; Thiophene-2-carboxylic acid, 4,5-dibromo-3-ethoxy-; DBETCA; 1707372-17-5
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4,5-Dibromo-3-Ethoxythiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. We support cGMP and ISO 9001 compliant manufacturing for applications requiring the highest quality standards.

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. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	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.