Description

3,5-Dibromo-2-Methoxythiophene is a halogenated, methoxy-substituted thiophene derivative that serves as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate. Its molecular structure makes it a critical building block for constructing complex organic frameworks, particularly in advanced material science and pharmaceutical development. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, agrochemicals, and medicinal chemistry who require precise, high-purity intermediates for synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds with thiophene-based heterocycles.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a monomer or building block for conjugated polymers and small molecules used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), organic photovoltaics (OPVs), and field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the dibromomethoxythiophene moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of novel organic semiconductors and functional materials with tailored optoelectronic properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D exploring new synthetic methodologies and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dibromo-2-Methoxythiophene
CAS No.	77133-30-3
Molecular Formula	C5H4Br2OS
Molecular Weight	271.96 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-3,5-dibromothiophene; 3,5-Dibromo-2-methoxythiophene; 2-Methoxy-3,5-dibromothiophene; Thiophene, 3,5-dibromo-2-methoxy-; 3,5-Dibromo-2-methoxy-thiophene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3,5-Dibromo-2-Methoxythiophene is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light to maintain product integrity.

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.