4-bromo-2-(chloromethyl)thiophene

• CAT Number: M046128
• CAS Number: 170859-70-8
• Molecular Formula: C5H4BrClS
• Molecular Weight: 211.501
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 4-bromo-2-(chloromethyl)thiophene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H4BrClS/c6-4-1-5(2-7)8-3-4/h1,3H,2H2
• InChIKey: JOPVYZZZKLTMMD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=C(SC=C1Br)CCl

4-Bromo-2-(chloromethyl)thiophene is an organic compound featuring a thiophene ring with a bromine atom at the 4-position and a chloromethyl group (-CH₂Cl) at the 2-position. The halogenated substituents enhance the reactivity of the compound, making it useful in organic synthesis. This structure allows for further functionalization, such as nucleophilic substitution or cross-coupling reactions. It is often used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other bioactive molecules, with potential applications in materials science as well.