Description

4,5-Dibromo-3-Methyl-Thiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity, multi-functional brominated thiophene derivative essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical building block for the development of novel materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), offering precise reactivity for complex molecular construction. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for creating complex heterocyclic frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing advanced fungicides and herbicides with enhanced efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials due to its electron-rich thiophene core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating complex, bromine-functionalized heterocyclic compounds in academic and industrial R&D labs.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4,5-Dibromo-3-Methyl-Thiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	648412-53-7
Molecular Formula	C7H6Br2O2S
Molecular Weight	337.99 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4,5-dibromo-3-methylthiophene-2-carboxylate; 3-Methyl-4,5-dibromothiophene-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 2-Thiophenecarboxylic acid, 4,5-dibromo-3-methyl-, methyl ester; 4,5-Dibromo-3-methyl-2-thiophenecarboxylic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4,5-Dibromo-3-Methyl-Thiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical specifications are 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, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials. The container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition.

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.