Description

4,5-Dibromothiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional brominated heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce both carboxylic acid functionality and halogen substituents into complex molecular architectures, enabling precise structural modifications. This compound is critically needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the thiophene and bromine moieties contribute to biological activity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a building block for conjugated polymers and small molecules used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs).
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed to create specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on heterocyclic chemistry and medicinal chemistry.
• Specialty Polymer Modification: Used to incorporate functional groups into polymer backbones to alter physical properties like solubility, thermal stability, and electronic characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,5-Dibromothiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	6324-10-3
Molecular Formula	C5H2Br2O2S
Molecular Weight	285.94 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dibromothiophene-5-carboxylic Acid; 2-Carboxy-4,5-dibromothiophene; 4,5-Dibromo-2-thiophenecarboxylic Acid; 4,5-Dibromothiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 6324-10-3; Thiophene-2-carboxylic acid, 4,5-dibromo-; 4,5-Dibromothiophene-2-carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,5-Dibromothiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant secondary packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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