Description

5-Ethoxycarbonyl-2-Thienylzinc Bromide is a high-value organozinc reagent, specifically a thiophene-based organometallic compound. This chemical matters as a versatile and reactive building block for the synthesis of complex heterocyclic molecules, enabling efficient carbon-carbon bond formation. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for advanced intermediate synthesis and new drug discovery programs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key reagent for constructing thiophene-containing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) via Negishi and other cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that incorporate functionalized thiophene moieties.
• Material Science & OLED Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing advanced organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and light-emitting materials for electronic devices.
• Fine Chemical & Specialty Chemical Production: Employed in the custom synthesis of complex, high-value molecules for various industrial and research applications.
• Academic & Contract Research: A critical tool in academic laboratories and CROs (Contract Research Organizations) for methodological development and exploring new chemical spaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Ethoxycarbonyl-2-Thienylzinc Bromide
CAS No.	352530-37-1
Molecular Formula	C7H7BrO2SZn
Molecular Weight	292.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 5-(bromozincio)thiophene-2-carboxylate; 2-Thiophenecarboxylic acid, 5-(bromozincio)-, ethyl ester; 5-(Ethoxycarbonyl)-2-thienylzinc bromide; (5-Ethoxycarbonyl-2-thienyl)zinc bromide; Zinc, bromo(5-ethoxycarbonyl-2-thienyl)-; Bromo(5-ethoxycarbonyl-2-thienyl)zinc; Ethyl 5-(bromozincio)-2-thiophenecarboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Ethoxycarbonyl-2-Thienylzinc Bromide is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including titration for active zinc content and chromatographic purity analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed and allowed to reach ambient temperature before opening to prevent condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Solution (typically in THF or ether)
Identification (NMR/IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 0.5 M in solvent (or as specified)
Purity (HPLC/GC)	Contact for details

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