Description

1-(5-Brom-2-Thienyl)Ethanol is a high-purity brominated thiophene derivative, a crucial chiral building block and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a functionalized thiophene scaffold with both a bromine substituent for cross-coupling reactions and a hydroxymethyl group for further derivatization. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing functionalized thiophene cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the thiophene moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a monomer or building block for conjugated polymers and small molecules used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring novel heterocyclic chemistry and developing new synthetic methodologies via Suzuki, Stille, or other cross-coupling reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the custom synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for various technological applications.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-(5-Brom-2-Thienyl)Ethanol
CAS No.	34878-41-6
Molecular Formula	C6H7BrOS
Molecular Weight	207.09 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-2-thienylethanol; (5-Bromo-2-thienyl)methanol; 1-(5-Bromothiophen-2-yl)ethanol; 2-(5-Bromo-2-thienyl)ethanol; α-(5-Bromo-2-thienyl)ethanol; 5-Bromo-2-thiopheneethanol; (5-Bromo-2-thienyl)ethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(5-Brom-2-Thienyl)Ethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and GC for residual solvent analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0% (Standard Grade)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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