Description

3-Bromo-Naphthalene-1-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity, functionalized naphthalene derivative serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of the bromine and ester functional groups, which enable precise and versatile chemical transformations for building complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable, high-quality building blocks for drug discovery, ligand synthesis, and the development of specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of electron-transport materials or host materials in OLED displays and lighting.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create sophisticated ligands for catalytic systems.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig amination, and other functional group manipulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-Naphthalene-1-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	16650-63-8
Molecular Formula	C12H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	265.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-Bromo-1-naphthoate; 3-Bromo-1-naphthalenecarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; 1-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, 3-bromo-, methyl ester; 3-Bromonaphthalene-1-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-bromonaphthalene-1-carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Bromo-Naphthalene-1-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch 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 heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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