Description

2-((5-Bromo-4-Hexylthiophen-2-Yl)Methylene)Malononitrile is a high-purity, functionalized organic building block featuring a thiophene core with bromo, hexyl, and malononitrile substituents. This compound is engineered for advanced material science and pharmaceutical research, where precise molecular architecture is critical for performance. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the organic electronics, photovoltaics, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: A key intermediate in the synthesis of donor-acceptor (D-A) type conjugated polymers and small molecules for organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs).
• Non-Fullerene Acceptor (NFA) Development: Serves as a crucial electron-accepting unit in the design of high-efficiency acceptor materials for next-generation solar cells.
• Functional Dye Synthesis: Used in the preparation of push-pull chromophores and nonlinear optical (NLO) materials due to its strong electron-withdrawing character.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a specialized synthon in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex heterocyclic scaffolds with potential biological activity.
• Chemical Sensor Research: Incorporated into polymeric or small-molecule frameworks to develop sensitive layers for detecting specific analytes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-((5-Bromo-4-Hexylthiophen-2-Yl)Methylene)Malononitrile
CAS No.	1778705-95-5
Molecular Formula	C15H17BrN2S
Molecular Weight	337.28 g/mol
Synonyms	(5-Bromo-4-hexyl-2-thienylmethylene)propanedinitrile; 2-[(5-Bromo-4-hexylthiophen-2-yl)methylene]malononitrile; Propanedinitrile, 2-[(5-bromo-4-hexyl-2-thienyl)methylene]-; 2-((5-Bromo-4-hexylthiophen-2-yl)methylene)malononitrile; 2-(5-Bromo-4-hexylthiophen-2-ylmethylene)malononitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-((5-Bromo-4-Hexylthiophen-2-Yl)Methylene)Malononitrile is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided for every shipment, supporting your research and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH Q3C

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