Description

4-(5-Bromothiophen-2-Yl)Benzaldehyde is a high-purity aromatic aldehyde building block featuring a brominated thiophene moiety. This compound is valued for its dual functional groups, making it a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and organic electronics industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in kinase inhibitor and antiviral drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a precursor for conjugated polymers and small molecules used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), organic photovoltaics (OPVs), and field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Chemical Research: A fundamental building block for heterocyclic and cross-coupling chemistry in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Functional Material Precursor: Used to create dyes, pigments, and advanced polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(5-Bromothiophen-2-Yl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	265107-24-2
Molecular Formula	C11H7BrOS
Molecular Weight	267.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-2-(4-formylphenyl)thiophene; 4-(5-Bromo-2-thienyl)benzaldehyde; 2-(4-Formylphenyl)-5-bromothiophene; Benzaldehyde, 4-(5-bromo-2-thienyl)-; 265107-24-2; 4-(5-Bromothien-2-yl)benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(5-Bromothiophen-2-Yl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications. Custom purity grades, including research and development (R&D) and kilogram-lab (kg-lab) scales, are available.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0% (Standard Grade)
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.