Description

2,3,5-Tribromo-4-Methylthiophene is a halogenated thiophene derivative, a versatile and highly functionalized organic building block. Its multi-brominated structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules, particularly in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. This compound is essential for chemists and R&D teams in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific bromine substitution patterns into heterocyclic systems.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring halogenated thiophene motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the bromine atoms enable further functionalization.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or building block for creating conjugated polymers, organic semiconductors, and other electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) due to the reactivity of its bromine substituents, facilitating the construction of complex organic architectures.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Useful for synthesizing specialized ligands for metal complexes used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for academic and industrial R&D exploring new synthetic methodologies and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,5-Tribromo-4-Methylthiophene
CAS No.	67869-13-0
Molecular Formula	C5H3Br3S
Molecular Weight	334.85 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-2,3,5-tribromothiophene; Tribromo-4-methylthiophene; 2,3,5-Tribromo-4-methylthiophene; 4-Methylthiophene-2,3,5-tribromide; Thiophene, 2,3,5-tribromo-4-methyl-; 2,3,5-Tribromo-4-methyl-thiophene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3,5-Tribromo-4-Methylthiophene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber or opaque.

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%

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