Description

3,4-Difluoro-2,5-Bis(trimethylsilyl)thiophene is a high-value organosilicon and organofluorine hybrid building block, characterized by its unique thiophene core functionalized with fluorine and trimethylsilyl groups. This compound matters for its role as a critical precursor in advanced materials science and pharmaceutical chemistry, enabling the synthesis of complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the organic electronics, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries for constructing novel conjugated systems and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Synthesis: A key monomer for constructing fluorinated and silylated conjugated polymers and small molecules used in OLEDs, OFETs, and organic photovoltaics.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a versatile building block in the synthesis of fluorinated heterocyclic compounds for drug discovery and development programs.
• Agrochemical Research: Used to create novel fluorinated active ingredients and intermediates with potential enhanced biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science R&D: Employed in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and specialty coatings where fluorine and silicon impart specific properties like hydrophobicity and thermal stability.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Functions as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Stille, Suzuki-Miyaura) due to the reactive trimethylsilyl groups.
• Ligand and Catalyst Design: Utilized as a precursor for creating novel ligands and catalysts in asymmetric synthesis and homogeneous catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Difluoro-2,5-Bis(trimethylsilyl)thiophene
CAS No.	347838-12-4
Molecular Formula	C10H18F2SSi2
Molecular Weight	264.49 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Bis(trimethylsilyl)-3,4-difluorothiophene; 3,4-Difluoro-2,5-bis(trimethylsilyl)thiophene; Thiophene, 3,4-difluoro-2,5-bis(trimethylsilyl)-; 3,4-Difluoro-2,5-di(trimethylsilyl)thiophene; 2,5-Bis(trimethylsilyl)-3,4-difluoro-thiophene; DFBTST; 3,4-Difluoro-2,5-bis(trimethylsilyl)-thiophene
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Quality Control

Our 3,4-Difluoro-2,5-Bis(trimethylsilyl)thiophene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and production. We employ advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS for comprehensive characterization. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when possible to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95% (Typical 97-99%)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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