4-bromo-2-(chloromethyl)thiophene

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  • CAT Number: M046128
  • CAS Number: 170859-70-8
  • Molecular Formula: C5H4BrClS
  • Molecular Weight: 211.501
  • Purity: ≥95%
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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.


CAS Number 170859-70-8
Molecular Formula C5H4BrClS
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

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