Description

Methyl 7-Bromo-3-Hydroxy-2-Naphthoate is a high-purity, functionalized naphthoate ester serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. This compound is valued for its bromo and hydroxy substituents, which provide versatile handles for further chemical modification, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in drug discovery and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a precursor for the development of specialized organic electronic materials and charge-transport layers.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized to create complex chelating ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate in the production of high-performance dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer backbones to alter physical and chemical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 7-Bromo-3-Hydroxy-2-Naphthoate
CAS No.	10155-36-9
Molecular Formula	C12H9BrO3
Molecular Weight	281.10 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Bromo-3-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 7-bromo-3-hydroxy-2-naphthalenecarboxylate; 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, 7-bromo-3-hydroxy-, methyl ester; 3-Hydroxy-7-bromo-2-naphthoic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 7-Bromo-3-Hydroxy-2-Naphthoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.