Description

5-[(4-Bromophenyl)Sulfanyl]-2-Furaldehyde is a specialized organic building block featuring a furan aldehyde core linked to a brominated phenylthio moiety. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced research and development. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical and agrochemical R&D teams, as well as by manufacturers of functional materials and liquid crystals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new fungicides and herbicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the furan and aryl sulfide components.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for creating advanced organic semiconductors and liquid crystal compounds due to its rigid, conjugated structure.
• Polymer & Resin Modifiers: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart specific thermal or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and as a versatile aldehyde component in condensation reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial chemists exploring new synthetic methodologies and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-[(4-Bromophenyl)Sulfanyl]-2-Furaldehyde
CAS No.	56656-94-1
Molecular Formula	C11H7BrO2S
Molecular Weight	283.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-[(4-Bromophenyl)thio]-2-furaldehyde; 5-(4-Bromophenylthio)furfural; 2-Furaldehyde, 5-[(4-bromophenyl)thio]-; 5-(p-Bromophenylthio)-2-furfural; 5-(4-Bromophenylsulfanyl)furan-2-carbaldehyde; 5-(4-Bromophenylthio)-2-furfuraldehyde; 4-Bromophenyl 2-formylfuran-5-yl sulfide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-[(4-Bromophenyl)Sulfanyl]-2-Furaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and production. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow 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.