Description

3-Thiophen-3-Ylsulfanyl-Thiophene is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a disulfide linkage between two thiophene rings. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and functional chemicals. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for creating novel compounds with tailored electronic or biological properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its sulfur-containing heterocyclic structure.
• Organic Electronics: Acts as a precursor for conductive polymers and organic semiconductors used in OLEDs, solar cells, and field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalysis and material science applications.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying sulfur-based heterocyclic chemistry and reaction mechanisms.
• Functional Material Additive: Investigated for use as a modifying agent to impart specific properties to polymers and coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Thiophen-3-Ylsulfanyl-Thiophene
CAS No.	3807-38-3
Molecular Formula	C8H6S3
Molecular Weight	198.33 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3'-Dithiobis(thiophene); Bis(3-thienyl) disulfide; 3-Thienyl disulfide; 3,3'-Dithiodithiophene; Thiophene, 3,3'-dithiobis-; 3-Thiophen-3-Ylsulfanyl-Thiophene; 3-(Thiophen-3-yldisulfanyl)thiophene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-Thiophen-3-Ylsulfanyl-Thiophene adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent oxidation.

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%

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