Chemistry Heterocyclic Building Blocks Thiophenes 2,5-diphenylthiophene
Ambeed provide 5 derivatives of 2,5-diphenylthiophene.
These compounds have the same murcko framework: 2,5-diphenylthiophene.
Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution (EAS): The phenyl rings in 2,5-diphenylthiophene can undergo reactions typical of aromatic compounds. For example, they can react with electrophiles (electron-deficient species) in EAS reactions. Common electrophiles include halogens (e.g., Br2, Cl2), nitro groups (NO2), and acyl groups (COCH3).
Nucleophilic Aromatic Substitution (SNAr): The thiophene ring can undergo SNAr reactions where a nucleophile substitutes a leaving group. However, SNAr reactions are typically slower in thiophenes compared to benzene due to the lower electron density on the sulfur atom.
Grignard or Organolithium Reactions: 2,5-diphenylthiophene can react with Grignard reagents or organolithium compounds to form new C-C bonds.
Cross-Coupling Reactions: Palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions can be performed with 2,5-diphenylthiophene, allowing it to be coupled with other aryl or vinyl halides to form more complex molecules.
Halogenation of the Thiophene Ring: The sulfur atom in the thiophene ring can be halogenated under appropriate conditions, similar to how halogenation occurs in benzene rings.
Bromination of Phenyl Rings: The phenyl rings can be brominated using bromine or a brominating agent, adding bromine atoms to the aromatic rings.
Suzuki Coupling: This is a type of cross-coupling reaction that involves the reaction of an aryl or vinyl boron compound with an aryl or vinyl halide in the presence of a palladium catalyst. This can be used to form biaryl compounds.
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2-(4-Bromophenyl)-5-phenylthiophene
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2-(4-Methoxy-3-methylphenyl)-5-(3-methoxyphenyl)thiophene
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4-(5-(3-Hydroxyphenyl)thiophen-2-yl)-2-methylphenol