Description

1-(4,5-Dibromo-2-Thienyl)-1-Ethanone is a high-purity brominated thiophene derivative, a key organic intermediate prized for its reactive carbonyl and halogen functionalities. This compound matters for its role in facilitating complex molecular synthesis, enabling the construction of advanced heterocyclic frameworks. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications such as drug discovery and specialty polymer synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing thiophene or bromine-substituted heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the dibromothiophene moiety can impart specific biological activity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Acts as a precursor in the development of electron-transport or host materials for OLED displays and lighting due to the thiophene-based aromatic system.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis, leveraging the sulfur atom for coordination.
• Polymer and Material Science: Functions as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of conductive polymers or high-performance resins with unique thermal and electronic properties.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling reactions and functional group transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(4,5-Dibromo-2-Thienyl)-1-Ethanone
CAS No.	7209-12-3
Molecular Formula	C6H4Br2OS
Molecular Weight	283.97 g/mol
Synonyms	4,5-Dibromo-2-acetylthiophene; 2-Acetyl-4,5-dibromothiophene; 1-(4,5-Dibromothiophen-2-yl)ethanone; 4,5-Dibromothiophene-2-yl methyl ketone; Ethanone, 1-(4,5-dibromo-2-thienyl)-; 7209-12-3; 4,5-Dibromo-2-thienyl methyl ketone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(4,5-Dibromo-2-Thienyl)-1-Ethanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance 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. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.