Description

2-Bromo-5-tert-Butylthiophene is a high-purity brominated thiophene derivative, a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules, particularly in materials science and pharmaceutical research. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty materials industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for candidates with thiophene-based cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides, leveraging its halogenated heterocyclic structure.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a precursor for conjugated polymers and small molecules used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), organic photovoltaics (OPVs), and field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial labs.
• Specialty Fine Chemicals: Used in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals where the tert-butylthiophene moiety imparts specific properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-5-tert-Butylthiophene
CAS No.	93425-02-6
Molecular Formula	C8H11BrS
Molecular Weight	219.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-tert-Butyl-2-bromothiophene; 2-Bromo-5-(1,1-dimethylethyl)thiophene; 2-Bromo-5-(tert-butyl)thiophene; Thiophene, 2-bromo-5-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; 2-Bromo-5-tert-butylthiophene; 5-(tert-Butyl)-2-bromothiophene
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-5-tert-Butylthiophene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are 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. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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