Description

4-Bromo-2-Nitrothiophene is a halogenated nitroheterocyclic compound that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both bromine and nitro substituents on the thiophene ring, makes it an essential intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and biological properties. This high-purity intermediate is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting infectious diseases and central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Used in the research and production of conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Intermediate for synthesizing complex heterocyclic dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Academic and R&D: Fundamental reagent in methodological organic chemistry research and discovery chemistry within corporate and university laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2-Nitrothiophene
CAS No.	85598-49-8
Molecular Formula	C4H2BrNO2S
Molecular Weight	207.03 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-4-bromothiophene; 4-Bromo-2-nitrothiophene; Thiophene, 4-bromo-2-nitro-; 4-Brom-2-nitrothiophen; NSC 404087; 4-Bromo-2-nitro-thiophene; 4-Bromo-2-nitro-thiophene (stabilized)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2-Nitrothiophene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity determination and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to meet the stringent requirements of advanced synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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