Description

2,5-Dibromothiophene-3-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity brominated thiophene derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its dual functionality, offering both a reactive carboxylic acid group and halogenated aromatic sites for sequential cross-coupling and derivatization reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors developing novel active ingredients, as well as in materials science for creating specialized polymers and electronic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the thiophene scaffold is integral to bioactivity.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed to create complex ligands for transition metal catalysis and organocatalysts due to its modifiable structure.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D in heterocyclic and organobromine chemistry.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments where bromine atoms and the thiophene ring influence color and stability properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dibromothiophene-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	7311-70-8
Molecular Formula	C5H2Br2O2S
Molecular Weight	285.94 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Thiophenecarboxylic acid, 2,5-dibromo-; 2,5-Dibromo-3-thiophenecarboxylic acid; 2,5-Dibromothiophene-3-carboxylic acid; 2,5-Dibromo-3-carboxythiophene; 2,5-Dibromothiophene-3-carboxylate (anion form); DBTC; 2,5-Dibromo-3-thiophene carboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,5-Dibromothiophene-3-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the high-purity standards required for research and scale-up applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available for each lot upon request, supporting your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm

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