2,3,5,6-Tetrabromothieno[3,2-b]thiophene
CAS Number 124638-53-5
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2,3,5,6-Tetrabromothieno[3,2-b]thiophene
With functionalities spreading over the fused thienothiophene ring, this intermediate is widely used for the synthesis of supramolecules, semiconducting molecules, oligomers and conjugated polymers.
2,3,5,6-Tetrabromothieno[3,2-b]thiophene, CAS number 124638-53-5, is an all brominated thieno[3,2-b]thiophene derivative. 2,3,5,6-tetrabromothieno[3,2-b]thiophene is an intermediate with full functionality around the fused rings to extend its conjugation to more complex structures such as conjugated polymers, supramolecules, ladder type polythienothiophenes for OFETs and OPV applications. 2,3,5,6-Tetrabromothieno[3,2-b]thiophene can be synthesised by full bromination of thienothiophene by using bromine as the oxidising agent in acetic acid and chloroform. Large scale synthesis can be achieved by bromination of thieno[3,2-b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid with bromine in water and acetic acid.
2,3,5,6-Tetrabromothieno[3,2-b]thiophene can be selectively reduced to 3,6-dibromothieno[3,2-b]thiophene by using zinc in acetic acid. Further function at 3.6-positions can give ladder type poly(thienothiophenes) to extend conjugations to the fused thiophene rings. Electropolymerization of 3,6-dimethoxy-thieno[3,2-b]thiophen leads to a conjugated polymer with similar electronic and physical properties, i.e., redox potential, bandgap, optical transparency and stability to PEDOT.
General Information
CAS Number | 124638-53-5 |
Chemical Formula | C6Br4S2 |
Full Name | 2,3,5,6-Tetrabromothieno[3,2-b]thiophene |
Molecular Weight | 455.80 g/mol |
Synonyms | Perbromothieno[3,2-b]thiophene, tetrabromo-thieno[3,2-b]thiophene |
Classification / Family | Thienothiophene, semiconductor synthesis intermediates, low band gap polymers, OLED, OFETs, organic photovoltaics |
Chemical Structure
Product Details
Purity | >98% (HPLC) |
Melting Point | 234.0 °C |
Appearance | White powder/crystals |
MSDS Documentation
2,3,5,6-Tetrabromothieno[3,2-b]thiophene MSDS Sheet
Literature and Reviews
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