Description

3,5-Dibromo-2-nitrothiophene is a halogenated nitro-thiophene derivative, a versatile and high-value synthetic building block in advanced organic chemistry. This compound is critical for researchers and manufacturers requiring precise bromination and nitration sites on a thiophene scaffold for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications in drug discovery, crop protection agents, and the development of functional organic electronic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the thiophene core contributes to biological activity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a fundamental building block for π-conjugated systems in organic semiconductors, OLEDs (Organic Light-Emitting Diodes), and organic photovoltaics.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized as an intermediate for synthesizing specialized dyes and pigments with unique coloristic and stability properties.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer backbones to impart specific electronic or chemical resistance characteristics to advanced polymeric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dibromo-2-nitrothiophene
CAS No.	31845-01-9
Molecular Formula	C4HBr2NO2S
Molecular Weight	281.93 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-3,5-dibromothiophene; 3,5-Dibromo-2-nitrothiophene; Thiophene, 3,5-dibromo-2-nitro-; 3,5-Dibromo-2-nitro-thiophene; 2-Nitro-3,5-dibromo-thiophene; 31845-01-9; 3,5-Dibromo-2-nitro-thiophene; Dibromonitrothiophene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dibromo-2-nitrothiophene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to support your R&D and production requirements.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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.