Description

5-Bromonaphthalene-1-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity brominated naphthalene derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and functional materials. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and high-performance intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides and pesticides, leveraging the naphthalene core for biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials and charge-transporting layers in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and liquid crystal displays (LCDs).
• Polymer & Dye Chemistry: Employed in the production of specialty polymers, dyes, and pigments where bromine substitution allows for further functionalization and color tuning.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for transition metal catalysts used in cross-coupling and other catalytic reactions.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including Suzuki-Miyaura and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromonaphthalene-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	16726-67-3
Molecular Formula	C11H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	251.08 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-5-naphthoic Acid; 5-Bromo-1-naphthalenecarboxylic Acid; 5-Bromonaphthalene-1-carboxylic acid; 1-Carboxy-5-bromonaphthalene; 5-Bromo-1-naphthoic Acid; NSC 403107; 5-Bromonaphthalic Acid
EINECS	240-796-9

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromonaphthalene-1-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure high purity and consistent lot-to-lot performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 strong bases and oxidizing agents. The material is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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