Description

2-Thiophenecarboxaldehyde, 5-Bromo-4-(2-Octyldodecyl)- is a high-purity, specialty organic building block featuring a unique thiophene core functionalized with bromine and a long-chain alkyl group. This compound is engineered to provide exceptional solubility in organic matrices and serve as a critical precursor in advanced material synthesis. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the organic electronics and pharmaceutical intermediates sectors for developing novel conjugated polymers and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Synthesis: A key monomer for constructing donor-acceptor conjugated polymers used in organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs).
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a versatile building block in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds with potential biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in the development of novel organic light-emitting diode (OLED) emitters and liquid crystal materials due to its electronic properties and solubility.
• Functional Material Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for creating new materials with tailored electronic and optical properties.
• Polymer Modification: The long alkyl chain facilitates incorporation into polymer backbones to enhance processability and film-forming characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Thiophenecarboxaldehyde, 5-Bromo-4-(2-Octyldodecyl)-
CAS No.	2370860-05-0
Molecular Formula	C25H43BrOS
Molecular Weight	471.58 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-4-(2-octyldodecyl)thiophene-2-carbaldehyde; 5-Bromo-4-(2-octyldodecyl)-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde; 2-Octyldodecyl 5-bromothiophene-2-carboxylate (common misnomer); Brominated Thiophene Aldehyde Derivative; Long-chain alkyl thiophene monomer; High-solubility thiophene building block; Specialty Thiophene Monomer
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-Thiophenecarboxaldehyde, 5-Bromo-4-(2-Octyldodecyl)- adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to amber viscous liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.