Description

2,4-Dibromothiophene is a high-purity halogenated heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in materials science and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and organic electronics industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a fundamental building block for conjugated polymers and small molecules used in OLEDs, OFETs, and organic photovoltaics.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed to create functionalized thiophene-based ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial laboratories for method development and exploring new reaction pathways via cross-coupling reactions.
• Specialty Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer backbones to impart specific electronic or physical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dibromothiophene
CAS No.	3140-92-9
Molecular Formula	C4H2Br2S
Molecular Weight	241.93 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dibromothiophene; Thiophene, 2,4-dibromo-; NSC 404080; 2,4-Dibromothiofuran; AI3-15301; CCRIS 6051; 2,4-Dibromo-thiophene; 2,4-DBT
EINECS	221-548-5

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dibromothiophene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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