Description

2,5-Diiodothiophene is a high-purity, halogenated heterocyclic compound serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in materials science and pharmaceutical research. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and organic electronics industries who require reliable, high-quality precursors for coupling reactions and polymer development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates, especially those containing thiophene scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides that leverage the thiophene moiety for enhanced biological activity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized for creating specialized ligands in transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis for asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and synthesizing complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Material Science Additive: Incorporated into specialty polymers and coatings to modify electronic properties, thermal stability, or refractive index.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Diiodothiophene
CAS No.	625-88-7
Molecular Formula	C4H2I2S
Molecular Weight	391.93 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Diiodothiophene; Thiophene, 2,5-diiodo-; 2,5-Bis(iodo)thiophene; Diiodothiophene; 2,5-DIT; NSC 404080; AI3-52721; CCRIS 6056; EINECS 210-914-5
EINECS	210-914-5

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Diiodothiophene is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and assay. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, confirming compliance with customer specifications and relevant industry standards.

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 and packaging should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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