Compound Q&A
How is tetrabromothiophene (CAS: 3958-03-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
Tetrabromothiophene can be synthesized by reacting thiophene with bromine in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst such as iron(III) bromide. The reaction is typically performed in a solvent like dichloromethane, leading to a fairly high yield of the product with good selectivity.
About
CAS No
3958-03-0
English Name
Tetrabromothiophene
Molecular Formula
C4Br4S
Molecular Weight
399.73 g/mol
SMILES
C1(=C(SC(=C1Br)Br)Br)Br
InChIKey
AVPWUAFYDNQGNZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-19 21:14
