Description

3-Bromothiophene-2-Carbothioamide is a high-purity organosulfur and organobromine building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile precursor in the development of novel heterocyclic compounds and functional materials. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing thiophene or thiourea motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive bromine and thiocarbonyl groups.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or precursor for conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to the thiophene backbone.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of specialized ligands for catalysis or as a scaffold for metal complexation studies.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized in academic and industrial research to develop molecular probes or enzyme inhibitors targeting sulfur-metabolizing pathways.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for bespoke synthesis projects requiring this specific brominated thiophene derivative.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromothiophene-2-Carbothioamide
CAS No.	256529-47-2
Molecular Formula	C5H4BrNS2
Molecular Weight	222.13 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-2-thiophenecarbothioamide; 3-Bromothiophene-2-thiocarboxamide; 2-Thiophenecarbothioamide, 3-bromo-; 3-Bromo-2-thiocarbamoylthiophene; (3-Bromothiophen-2-yl)thiourea (tautomeric form); 3-Bromothiophene-2-carbothioic acid amide; 3-Bromo-2-thiophenecarboxylic acid thioamide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromothiophene-2-Carbothioamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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.