Description

2,5-Dibromo-3,4-Dinitrothiophene is a halogenated and nitrated heterocyclic compound that serves as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and nitro functional groups on a thiophene core, makes it a critical precursor for constructing complex molecules in advanced research and development. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting new therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor for developing specialized polymers, conductive materials, and organic electronic components due to the thiophene backbone.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalytic systems.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Fundamental research reagent for studying heterocyclic chemistry, substitution reactions, and the development of new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dibromo-3,4-Dinitrothiophene
CAS No.	52431-30-8
Molecular Formula	C4Br2N2O4S
Molecular Weight	331.94 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Dinitro-2,5-dibromothiophene; Thiophene, 2,5-dibromo-3,4-dinitro-; 2,5-Dibromo-3,4-dinitrothiophene; DBNDT
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,5-Dibromo-3,4-Dinitrothiophene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange 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.