Description

3,4-Dibutylthiophene is a high-purity organic sulfur compound belonging to the thiophene family, characterized by its two butyl substituents. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and electronic materials sectors for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring specific sulfur-containing heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor in the development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging the thiophene moiety for biological activity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a monomer or dopant in the production of conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Used in the research and synthesis of complex sulfur-containing aroma compounds.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D exploring new synthetic methodologies and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Dibutylthiophene
CAS No.	85932-61-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₀S
Molecular Weight	196.35 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Di-n-butylthiophene; Thiophene, 3,4-dibutyl-; 3,4-Bis(butyl)thiophene; NSC 163093; Dibutylthiophene (mixed isomers); 3,4-DBT
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Quality Control

Our 3,4-Dibutylthiophene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopy (NMR, IR), to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles to meet your specific R&D or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to preserve stability and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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