Description

2-(3-Bromo-2-Thienyl)-2-Oxoethyl Thiocyanate is a specialized organic building block featuring a reactive bromothiophene core coupled with an oxoethyl thiocyanate functional group. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing complex heterocyclic compounds and functional materials. It is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing novel active ingredients and advanced chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used to develop new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with unique modes of action.
• Material Science: Building block for creating advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic semiconductors (OLEDs, OFETs).
• Chemical Synthesis: Versatile reagent for constructing complex thiophene-based heterocycles and sulfur-containing scaffolds.
• Life Science Research: Employed in biochemical probe and molecular tag development for diagnostic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(3-Bromo-2-Thienyl)-2-Oxoethyl Thiocyanate
CAS No.	937602-37-4
Molecular Formula	C7H4BrNOS2
Molecular Weight	278.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3-Bromo-2-thienyl)-2-oxoethyl thiocyanate; 2-Oxo-2-(3-bromothiophen-2-yl)ethyl thiocyanate; 3-Bromo-2-thienylglyoxal cyanohydrin thiocyanate; (3-Bromo-2-thienyl)(thiocyanato)acetaldehyde; 2-(3-Bromothiophen-2-yl)-2-oxoethyl thiocyanate; Thiocyanic acid, 2-(3-bromo-2-thienyl)-2-oxoethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(3-Bromo-2-Thienyl)-2-Oxoethyl Thiocyanate is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided with each shipment to support your R&D and scale-up activities.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.