Description

5-Bromoacetyl-2-Thiophenecarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the reactive bromoacetyl and carboxylic acid moieties attached to a thiophene ring, enabling its use as a versatile precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the thiophene scaffold for bioactivity.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a building block for functional polymers, organic semiconductors, and conductive materials due to the electron-rich thiophene unit.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and labeling agents for studying biological processes.
• Ligand Synthesis: Useful for creating complex chelating ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom chemical synthesis services catering to R&D and scale-up projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromoacetyl-2-Thiophenecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	96991-65-0
Molecular Formula	C7H5BrO3S
Molecular Weight	249.08 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Bromoacetyl)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Thiophenecarboxylic acid, 5-bromoacetyl-; 5-Bromoacetylthiophene-2-carboxylic Acid; (5-Bromoacetyl)thiophene-2-carboxylic Acid; α-Bromo-2-thenoylacetic Acid; 2-Thenoyl-α-bromoacetic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromoacetyl-2-Thiophenecarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every 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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

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%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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