Methyl 4-bromo-3-hydroxythiophene-2-carboxylate

• CAT Number: L024720
• CAS Number: 95201-93-7
• Molecular Formula: C6H5BrO3S
• Molecular Weight: 237.07
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: methyl 4-bromo-3-hydroxythiophene-2-carboxylate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H5BrO3S/c1-10-6(9)5-4(8)3(7)2-11-5/h2,8H,1H3
• InChIKey: UFTXASQYKJFRKI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)C1=C(C(=CS1)Br)O

Methyl 4-bromo-3-hydroxythiophene-2-carboxylate（Cat No.:L024720）is a halogenated thiophene derivative used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and advanced materials. Featuring a bromine atom at the 4-position, a hydroxyl group at the 3-position, and a methyl ester at the 2-position, this compound offers multiple reactive sites for further functionalization. Its electron-rich thiophene ring supports electrophilic and cross-coupling reactions, including Suzuki and Stille couplings. The combination of halogen, hydroxyl, and ester groups makes it highly versatile for constructing heterocyclic scaffolds and fine-tuning molecular properties in synthetic pathways.