Description

2-Bromo-5-Methyl-3-Nitro-Thiophene is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring bromine and nitro substituents on a thiophene core, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and pharmacological properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in the development of molecules with thiophene-based scaffolds for therapeutic applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the thiophene ring contributes to biological activity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a building block for π-conjugated systems in the development of organic semiconductors, OLEDs, and other functional materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and further functionalization, enabling the exploration of new chemical space in academic and industrial R&D labs.
• Dye and Pigment Industry: Employed in the synthesis of specialized heterocyclic dyes and pigments due to its electron-accepting nitro group and potential for chromophore extension.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-5-Methyl-3-Nitro-Thiophene
CAS No.	82834-45-5
Molecular Formula	C5H4BrNO2S
Molecular Weight	222.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-5-methyl-3-nitrothiophene; 3-Nitro-2-bromo-5-methylthiophene; Thiophene, 2-bromo-5-methyl-3-nitro-; 5-Methyl-2-bromo-3-nitrothiophene; 2-Bromo-3-nitro-5-methylthiophene; 82834-45-5; Bromomethylnitrothiophene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-5-Methyl-3-Nitro-Thiophene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency that meets the exacting standards of research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance processes.

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 compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow 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.