Description

(5-Bromo-2-Thienyl)(4-Methylphenyl)Methanone is a high-purity organic building block featuring a brominated thiophene and a substituted benzophenone core. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new generation herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the thiophene moiety.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or building block for the creation of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology: Utilized as a probe or tag in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Custom Synthesis: A starting material for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs engaged in custom synthesis and scale-up projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	(5-Bromo-2-Thienyl)(4-Methylphenyl)Methanone
CAS No.	56824-70-5
Molecular Formula	C12H9BrOS
Molecular Weight	281.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-2-(4-methylbenzoyl)thiophene; (4-Methylphenyl)(5-bromo-2-thienyl)methanone; 1-(5-Bromo-2-thienyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)methanone; p-Tolyl 5-bromo-2-thienyl ketone; 4-Methylbenzoyl-5-bromothiophene; 5-Bromo-2-thienyl p-tolyl ketone; 2-(4-Methylbenzoyl)-5-bromothiophene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (5-Bromo-2-Thienyl)(4-Methylphenyl)Methanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and relevant industry standards for research chemicals.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.