Description

3-Bromothiophen-2,4-Dicarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and carboxylic acid functional groups on a thiophene core, makes it a versatile precursor for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications ranging from drug discovery to the development of novel electronic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing thiophene or brominated heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Functional Material Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of monomers and polymers for organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and other advanced electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool in medicinal chemistry and material science R&D for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for the production of bespoke compounds and small-scale commercial batches.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromothiophen-2,4-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	57233-98-4
Molecular Formula	C7H3BrO4S
Molecular Weight	263.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dicarboxy-3-bromothiophene; 3-Bromo-2,4-thiophenedicarboxylic Acid; 3-Bromothiophene-2,4-dicarboxylic Acid; 3-Bromothiophene-2,4-dicarboxylate; 3-Bromothiophene-2,4-dicarboxylic acid (ACI); 3-Bromothiophene-2,4-dicarboxylic acid (9CI); 3-Bromothiophene-2,4-dicarboxylic acid (ACD/Name 4.0)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Bromothiophen-2,4-Dicarboxylic Acid is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request, providing full traceability and supporting your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its acidic nature, keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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