Description

3-(2-Bromo-Phenyl)-Thiophene is a high-purity brominated heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. This compound serves as a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and functional organic materials. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific bromo-phenyl-thiophene motifs into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in kinase inhibitor and CNS drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific halogenated aromatic structures.
• Material Science Precursor: Used in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials for electronic devices.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a backbone for creating novel ligands in transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis.
• Chemical Research: Fundamental reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for methodology development in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Negishi).
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of advanced colorants and photostable dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2-Bromo-Phenyl)-Thiophene
CAS No.	20608-83-7
Molecular Formula	C10H7BrS
Molecular Weight	239.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3-Thienyl)bromobenzene; 2-Bromo-3-phenylthiophene; 3-(2-Bromophenyl)thiophene; 2-Bromophenyl-3-thienyl; Thiophene, 3-(2-bromophenyl)-; 1-Bromo-2-(thiophen-3-yl)benzene; (2-Bromophenyl)thiophene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(2-Bromo-Phenyl)-Thiophene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, verified by advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and scale-up applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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