Description

2-Bromo-5-Phenylthiophene is a high-purity brominated thiophene derivative, a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with thiophene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or building block for conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-5-Phenylthiophene
CAS No.	29488-24-2
Molecular Formula	C10H7BrS
Molecular Weight	239.13 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Phenyl-2-bromothiophene; 2-Bromo-5-phenylthiophene; Thiophene, 2-bromo-5-phenyl-; 5-Phenylthiophene-2-yl bromide; 2-Bromo-5-phenyl-thiophene; (5-Phenylthiophen-2-yl)bromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-5-Phenylthiophene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production 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 the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain product integrity.

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%

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