Description

1,6-Dibromo-2-Naphthol is a halogenated naphthol derivative, a versatile and high-purity organic intermediate crucial for advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its brominated aromatic structure, which serves as a key building block for introducing specific functional groups and molecular complexity. This compound is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a brominated naphthalene scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where its structure contributes to biological activity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a building block for electron-transport materials or host materials in the manufacture of OLED displays and lighting.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of specialized dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners due to its naphthol core and bromine substituents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful in organometallic chemistry for creating novel ligands used in catalytic processes.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated as a functional monomer or additive to impart specific properties like flame retardancy or altered refractive index to advanced polymers.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling reactions and functional group transformations.
• Material Science: Explored for use in the development of organic semiconductors and other electronic materials.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1,6-Dibromo-2-Naphthol
CAS No.	16239-18-2
Molecular Formula	C10H6Br2O
Molecular Weight	301.96 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Naphthol, 1,6-dibromo-; 1,6-Dibromo-2-hydroxynaphthalene; 1,6-Dibromonaphthalen-2-ol; NSC 403107; 1,6-Dibromo-β-naphthol
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Quality Control

Our 1,6-Dibromo-2-Naphthol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158 - 162 °C
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.