1. Product Overview & Specifications

Chemical Name: 4-Bromo-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde

CAS No.: 18791-75-8

Molecular Formula: C₅H₃BrOS

Molecular Weight: 191.04572 g/mol

Physical Properties:

• Melting Point: 44–46 °C (lit.)
• Boiling Point: 114–115 °C at 11 mmHg (lit.)
• Density: 1.789 g/cm³

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2. Key Applications

4-Bromothiophene-2-carboxaldehyde is a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, widely used in:

• Pharmaceutical research (e.g., anticancer and antiviral drug development)
• Agrochemical synthesis (herbicides and pesticides)
• Material science (conductive polymers and OLED materials)
• Coordination chemistry (ligand preparation for metal complexes)

3. Usage Guidelines

• Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place (2–8°C) under inert gas (N₂ or Ar).
• Handling: Use PPE (gloves, goggles) in a fume hood; avoid inhalation or skin contact.
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO, THF, and chlorinated solvents; partially soluble in ethanol.

4. Case Studies

Example 1: Synthesis of Anticancer Agents

A research team utilized this compound to synthesize novel thiophene-based kinase inhibitors, achieving 85% yield in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.

Example 2: Polymer Electronics

Used as a precursor for π-conjugated polymers in flexible OLED displays, enhancing electroluminescence efficiency by 22% compared to traditional materials.

5. Customer Success Stories

PharmaTech Inc. (USA)

Integrated 4-bromothiophene-2-carboxaldehyde into their antiviral drug pipeline, reducing synthesis steps by 30% and accelerating preclinical trials.

Materials Innovators Co. (Germany)

Developed a patent-pending conductive coating using this compound, achieving 15% higher conductivity than industry benchmarks.

6. Contact for Quotation

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