Description

Bis(2-Iodothiophen-3-Yl)Methanone is a high-value, multi-functional organic building block featuring two iodinated thiophene rings linked by a carbonyl group. This unique structure makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and complex pharmaceutical molecules, where precise molecular architecture is paramount. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and organic electronics industries for constructing novel heterocyclic compounds and conjugated polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting central nervous system disorders and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the thiophene moiety for enhanced biological activity.
• Organic Semiconductor Material: Acts as a fundamental building block for π-conjugated systems in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), organic photovoltaics (OPVs), and field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The iodine atoms provide excellent handles for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira), making it valuable for creating specialized ligands and catalysts.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating libraries of novel heterocyclic compounds for screening.
• Material Science: Used in the preparation of functional dyes, pigments, and advanced polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(2-Iodothiophen-3-Yl)Methanone
CAS No.	474416-61-0
Molecular Formula	C9H4I2O S2
Molecular Weight	445.97 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3'-Carbonylbis(2-iodothiophene); Di(2-iodo-3-thienyl) ketone; 1,1'-(Carbonyl)bis(2-iodothiophene); Bis(2-iodo-3-thienyl)methanone; 2,2'-Iodothiophene-3,3'-dicarbonyl; (2-Iodothiophen-3-yl)(2-iodothiophen-3-yl)methanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bis(2-Iodothiophen-3-Yl)Methanone is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and elemental analysis. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

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 should be minimized under direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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