Description

Thiophene, 5-Bromo-2-(2-Ethylhexyl)-3-Fluoro- is a high-value, multi-functional organic building block designed for advanced material synthesis. This compound matters for its unique molecular architecture, combining a bromo- and fluoro-substituted thiophene core with a bulky 2-ethylhexyl side chain, which is critical for tuning electronic properties and solubility. It is primarily needed by R&D and production teams in the organic electronics, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical sectors for developing novel semiconductors, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and specialty chemical intermediates.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: A key monomer or intermediate in the synthesis of conjugated polymers and small molecules for Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs), Organic Photovoltaics (OPVs), and Organic Field-Effect Transistors (OFETs).
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and development of novel drug candidates, leveraging the thiophene scaffold and halogen substituents for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating new active ingredients with potential herbicidal, fungicidal, or insecticidal properties.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced functional materials, including liquid crystals, sensors, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The bromo substituent allows for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions, making it useful for creating specialized ligands in catalysis.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Thiophene, 5-Bromo-2-(2-Ethylhexyl)-3-Fluoro-
CAS No.	2432934-03-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₂₂BrFS
Molecular Weight	321.29 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-2-(2-ethylhexyl)-3-fluorothiophene; 3-Fluoro-5-bromo-2-(2-ethylhexyl)thiophene; 2-(2-Ethylhexyl)-5-bromo-3-fluorothiophene; 5-Bromo-3-fluoro-2-(2-ethylhexyl)thiophene; Thiophene, 3-fluoro-5-bromo-2-(2-ethylhexyl)-; Bromo-fluoro-ethylhexyl thiophene derivative; B2EH3FT
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Quality Control

Every batch of Thiophene, 5-Bromo-2-(2-Ethylhexyl)-3-Fluoro- undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our quality assurance protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial-scale applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically by GC or HPLC), identity confirmation (by NMR, IR, and/or MS), and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

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 away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maximize stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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