2-Bromo-3-hexylthiophene is used in the synthesis of End-capped Regioregular Poly(3-hexylthiophene). It is also used to synthesize well-defined head-to-tail-type oligothiophenes which are used in a number of high-technology applications including OLEDs.
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Applications2-Bromo-3-hexylthiophene is used in the synthesis of End-capped Regioregular Poly(3-hexylthiophene). It is also used to synthesize well-defined head-to-tail-type oligothiophenes which are used in a number of high-technology applications including OLEDs.
SolubilitySlightly miscible with water.
NotesIncompatible with strong oxidizing agentsstrong acids and bases.