Description

Tetrabromothiophene is a high-purity, multi-brominated heterocyclic compound serving as a critical advanced intermediate in specialty chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a versatile building block for creating complex molecules with enhanced properties, particularly flame retardancy and material stability. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking to develop next-generation materials and active ingredients.

Application

• Flame Retardant Synthon: A key intermediate in the synthesis of high-performance, brominated flame retardants for engineering plastics and textiles.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a brominated thiophene core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with specific activity profiles.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and liquid crystals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to create complex biaryl structures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Used to synthesize specialized ligands for metal complexes and catalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrabromothiophene
CAS No.	3958-03-0
Molecular Formula	C4Br4S
Molecular Weight	447.72 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,4,5-Tetrabromothiophene; Thiophene, 2,3,4,5-tetrabromo-; NSC 403108; Tetrabromothiofene; 2,3,4,5-Tetrabromothiofene
EINECS	223-558-8

Quality Control

Our Tetrabromothiophene is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO standards for industrial and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	115 - 120 °C
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.