Description

2-Ethylhexyl 4-Bromo-6-Formylthieno[3,4-B]Thiophene-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity, advanced organic intermediate featuring a complex fused thienothiophene core. This compound matters for its role as a critical building block in the synthesis of novel organic semiconductors and functional materials. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers developing next-generation organic electronics, including organic photovoltaics (OPVs), organic field-effect transistors (OFETs), and non-linear optical materials.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Synthesis: A key precursor for constructing donor-acceptor type polymers and small molecules used in organic solar cells and transistors.
• Photovoltaic Material Research: Enables the development of new electron-acceptor or electron-donor units to tune the bandgap and energy levels of active layer materials for OPVs.
• Electronic Material Development: Used in the research and production of advanced materials for flexible and printed electronics.
• Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Materials: Serves as a sophisticated synthon for creating chromophores with high hyperpolarizability for photonic applications.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate (Research): Potential use as a complex scaffold in medicinal chemistry for the discovery of new bioactive molecules.
• Ligand and Catalyst Design: The functional groups allow for further derivatization to create novel ligands for catalysis or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Ethylhexyl 4-Bromo-6-Formylthieno[3,4-B]Thiophene-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	1848245-23-7
Molecular Formula	C16H17BrO3S2
Molecular Weight	401.34 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-6-formylthieno[3,4-b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester; 2-Ethylhexyl 4-bromo-6-formylthieno[3,4-b]thiophene-2-carboxylate; Thieno[3,4-b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid, 4-bromo-6-formyl-, 2-ethylhexyl ester; TT-2COO2EH-Br-CHO (common abbreviation); 4-Bromo-6-formyl-TT ester; Advanced Thienothiophene Monomer; OPV/OFET Intermediate 1848245-23-7
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Ethylhexyl 4-Bromo-6-Formylthieno[3,4-B]Thiophene-2-Carboxylate is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and high purity for sensitive electronic applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder or solid
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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